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DV53 PLJ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 140,703 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 140,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake comp valve tight

rust on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 13 Mar 2017 137,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill to floor slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2017 137,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill to floor slight corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2015 136,891 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 136,606 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2015 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 131,679 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 131,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 125,187 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 125,187 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 117,212 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 117,212 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 113,285 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 96,696 miles

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

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

both front discs starting to wear heavily not excessive at time of test

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing not excessive at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,227 miles

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

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2008 86,226 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 85,303 miles

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,993 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,825 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 PLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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