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DV53 OYD

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019
Fail 24 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,885 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 121,885 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017

Headlamp beam images weak due to faded lenses

Fail 4 Jul 2017

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp beam images weak due to faded lenses

Pass 30 Jun 2016
Fail 29 Jun 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,363 miles

exhaust corroded/poor

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 77,879 miles

brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded slightly

headlights deteriated

stone chips in front screen

tested in wet conditions

vehicle boot loaded at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2013 77,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded slightly

headlights deteriated

stone chips in front screen

tested in wet conditions

vehicle boot loaded at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2012 67,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,243 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,601 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,070 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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DV53 OYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 108,331 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV53 OYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV53 OYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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