MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light on, misfire.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear exh slightly deteriorated.
exhaust heat shield insecure
front tyres on limits
n/s/r tyre badly split and perished
exhaust corroded
front rims slightly dented
front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
n/s aim faded
n/s c.v. boot small split
n/s/r tyre worn un-even & perished
oil leaks
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r wheel distorted
o/s mirror glass brokn
o/s/r tyre close
rear exhuast corroded
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r wheel distorted
o/s mirror glass brokn
o/s/r tyre close
rear exhuast corroded
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust corroding
oil low
slight play in antiroll bar links
slight wear on front discs
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust corroding
oil low
slight play in antiroll bar links
slight wear on front discs
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 UPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 DY53 UPF, 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 DY53 UPF registered?
DY53 UPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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