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EF53 FDV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,308 mi
Last recorded170,308 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 170,308 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 170,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 167,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 164,876 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 161,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 161,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 156,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 151,063 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 151,063 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 147,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 147,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 133,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 115,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 160,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 142,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 122,733 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 109,083 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 109,083 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 83,067 miles

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)

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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EF53 FDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EF53 FDV, 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 EF53 FDV registered?

EF53 FDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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