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DV53 PMX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,523 mi
Last recorded112,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shocks casing slight damage

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 24 May 2019 112,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 105,435 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 105,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,526 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 97,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2016 89,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml warning light is on

front to rear, nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes covered with protective grease

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges nearly to canvas

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes coated in protective grease preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,226 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated in protective grease preventing full inspection

eml on

exhaust backbox corroded

front brake discs pitted and worn

n/s/f and o/s/f door check straps noisy

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated in protective grease preventing full inspection

eml on

exhaust backbox corroded

front brake discs pitted and worn

n/s/f and o/s/f door check straps noisy

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front to rear brake pipes covered in protective grease preventing full inspection

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r brake pipe covered in protective grease preventing full inspection

protective undershield fited restricting inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,021 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

cut in off side rear tyre not to canvas

eml light is on

fuel line on bulhead not clipped into on of the clips but appears secure

undershield fitted restricting view front underside

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,630 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,047 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,550 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 PMX 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 73.7%.

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

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