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EA53 OMW

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,054 mi
Last recorded129,054 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,054 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2017 128,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight Both front strut top mountings seized (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2016 117,055 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 117,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,544 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 102,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,554 miles

chip in screen

Fail 3 Dec 2013 74,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in screen

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,753 miles

front bumper loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2012 61,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front bumper loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 184,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Dec 2010 173,307 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 164,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 142,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 119,115 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 119,114 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 96,138 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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EA53 OMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA53 OMW, 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 OMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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