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DX53 TKZ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,192 mi
Last recorded63,192 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 TKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,907 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,268 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 43,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 36,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,960 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,475 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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DX53 TKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX53 TKZ, 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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What year was DX53 TKZ registered?

DX53 TKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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