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DY03 KNC

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

269,489 mi
Last recorded269,489 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 269,489 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 269,442 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 247,908 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 237,673 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 237,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 226,006 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 204,822 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 204,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 193,580 miles

nsr tyre uneven tread wear possible start of cord failure

Fail 20 Jul 2010 193,579 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

ns plastic sill cover missing fasting lugs sticking out

nsr tyre uneven tread wear possible start of cord failure

Pass 23 Jul 2009 176,435 miles

rear number plate starting to stain

rear silencer badly corroded

sills covered by trims

Fail 21 Jul 2009 176,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear number plate starting to stain

rear silencer badly corroded

sills covered by trims

Pass 17 Jul 2008 161,837 miles

nail in n/side rear tyre rec/rep

noise from n/side steering rack mounting bolt rec/insp

rear silencer badly corroded

sills covered by trims

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2008 161,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in n/side rear tyre rec/rep

noise from n/side steering rack mounting bolt rec/insp

rear silencer badly corroded

sills covered by trims

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 148,001 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 148,001 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no anti-slip pad on clutch pedal

rear silencer corroded

sills covered by trims

slight noise from steering rack or column assembly on static check

Pass 3 Apr 2007 143,925 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 143,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres out of shape uneven wear

Pass 2 Mar 2006 114,544 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 114,544 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front undertray fitted (some items not checked)

inner edge tyre treads wearing (front)

offside outer sill (plastic covers)

rear # plate deteriorating slightly

vehicle presented with boot full (some items including spare tyre not checked)

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 KNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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