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DV53 PFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,895 mi
Last recorded109,895 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 109,888 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,258 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 101,253 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,288 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 95,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking compensator (3.6.A.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,563 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,116 miles

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

park brake efficiency on 16%

Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,116 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,075 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 73,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,318 miles

Condensation in O/S headlamp

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 45,318 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Condensation in O/S headlamp

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,292 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 45,292 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

rear o/s and n/s rear brakes noisey

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,250 miles

rear brakes noisey

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 PFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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