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DY03 KKU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,845 mi
Last recorded174,845 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 174,845 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 174,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 173,456 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 168,173 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 168,173 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 162,594 miles

Exhaust Gas Recirculation light on dash

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Water light on dash

Fail 2 Apr 2012 162,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Gas Recirculation light on dash

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Water light on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2011 153,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 145,993 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 145,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 138,945 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 138,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 133,333 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 133,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 126,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,300 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

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

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

drivers door mirror shroud missing

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

windscreen wipers poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2006 110,120 miles

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

o/s front door mirror cover missing

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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DY03 KKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DY03 KKU, 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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DY03 KKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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