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EA53 BJO

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,642 mi
Last recorded157,642 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 157,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 143,391 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 143,370 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 140,615 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 136,546 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 133,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 128,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 122,380 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 122,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 115,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,060 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 104,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 76,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 57,742 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s washer jet requires adjustment

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,772 miles

both front fog lights have damp in them

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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EA53 BJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA53 BJO, 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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EA53 BJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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