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DV53 PFA

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,495 mi
Last recorded143,495 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 143,495 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2015 143,166 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 135,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 135,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,728 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 125,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,967 miles

Battery insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 112,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 112,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake disc rusty o/s/f pitted

water leaking from engine

Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,533 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 87,846 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5/3mm

slight play o/s/f a/roll link arm

Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,760 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,109 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 PFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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