CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV53 OZM

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,343 mi
Last recorded125,343 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 125,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine noisy

n/s/front wheel arch liner insecure

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2014 125,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine noisy

n/s/front wheel arch liner insecure

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2012 114,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/front tyre low on tread

n/s/front wheel arch liner insercure

rear exhaust in very poor condition

remould tyre fitted to n/s/rear

various oil leaks

Fail 24 Mar 2012 114,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

e.m light illuminated

n/s/front tyre low on tread

n/s/front wheel arch liner insercure

rear exhaust in very poor condition

remould tyre fitted to n/s/rear

various oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,895 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 106,751 miles

Battery insecure

slight movment o/s headlight

Pass 15 Jan 2009 93,840 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 93,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,989 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 77,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,373 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV53 OZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV53 OZM?

You can check the full history of DV53 OZM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV53 OZM registered?

DV53 OZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is DV53 OZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 OZM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV53 OZM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV53 OZM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.