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DV53 OYN

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

163,418 mi
Last recorded163,418 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 163,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2026 163,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2025 154,579 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 154,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 147,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2024 147,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 141,710 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 141,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 133,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 126,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2021 126,152 miles

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

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 117,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 98,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 91,367 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 84,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 77,731 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,678 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper split at end but clearing ok

Pass 14 May 2012 57,077 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,908 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,856 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,594 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,664 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,884 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 30,884 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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 OYN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYN, 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 OYN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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