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EA53 VVU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,661 mi
Last recorded225,661 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 225,661 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 218,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 213,766 miles

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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 7 Dec 2011 210,140 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 210,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

eml light on

front brake pads getting low

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front wiper blade has split ends

Pass 6 Dec 2010 200,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 184,798 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 166,894 miles

advise rear box for corrosion

o/s/r tyre wearing edges (close to limit )

Pass 7 Dec 2007 132,333 miles

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs & pads getting low

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2007 132,333 miles

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

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

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs & pads getting low

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2006 104,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 104,225 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 VVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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