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EA03 ZXU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,392 mi
Last recorded142,392 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 142,392 miles

front headlamp lenses have coating on ,borderline aim patten.

Pass 22 May 2015 128,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 123,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 123,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 120,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2012 116,610 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 116,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,549 miles

Both front & rear no.plate has some dirt

Centre exhaust box some corrosion

Clutch & brake pedal rubber wear

Engine noise/knocking

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Near side front tyre nail/object in tread

Near side rear tyre nail in tread & cut damage

Off side rear tyre cut(s)damage in tread

Off side screen area some stone chips

Oil around engine/gear box

Some parking brake traval

Fail 27 Apr 2009 88,549 miles

Both front & rear no.plate has some dirt

Centre exhaust box some corrosion

Clutch & brake pedal rubber wear

Engine noise/knocking

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Near side front tyre nail/object in tread

Near side rear tyre nail in tread & cut damage

Off side rear tyre cut(s)damage in tread

Off side screen area some stone chips

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil around engine/gear box

Some parking brake traval

Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,184 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 64,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 64,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 46,875 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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EA03 ZXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EA03 ZXU, 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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EA03 ZXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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