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DV53 PFU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,446 mi
Last recorded166,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 166,446 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 153,173 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 153,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 141,816 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine light on

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2014 132,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine light on

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2013 121,041 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 121,041 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 109,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,904 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 6 Jan 2011 96,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,669 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 85,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,845 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 PFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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