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DY53 ZZC

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,322 mi
Last recorded168,322 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ZZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 168,322 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 3 Aug 2017 168,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill panel (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2016 147,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to rear pipe blowing slightly note general oil leaks (7.1.2)

note o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 2 Jul 2016 147,574 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to rear pipe blowing slightly note general oil leaks (7.1.2)

note o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2015 141,804 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 137,976 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 137,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 134,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 129,853 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 129,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 127,192 miles

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

Vehicle has severe oil leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2011 127,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Vehicle has severe oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,159 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 112,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 97,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 97,765 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,462 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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DY53 ZZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY53 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

DY53 ZZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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