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DV53 PJX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 136,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 130,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2021 127,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 124,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps deteriorating

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2020 124,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps deteriorating

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 121,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 121,978 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,321 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 120,321 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,550 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre edged off inner

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,047 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both wipers worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 115,222 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,204 miles

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

exhaust corroded

outter sills have plastic covers on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,464 miles

both outter sills have covers on

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 98,332 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 95,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008
Fail 4 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007

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 PJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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