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EF53 VXT

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,435 mi
Last recorded124,435 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,435 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 112,563 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 112,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 102,354 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 102,336 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 99,358 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 99,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under vehicle slight corrosion.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 93,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under vehicle slight corrosion.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,653 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,874 miles

Bonnet support rod reesting on battery negaative lead when in it's down position

Both front nbrake discs rusted on edges of friction surfaces

Both front steel brake pipes rusted

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both front tyres worn on inner tread shoulders

Both rear brakes pulsating in service

Offside parking brake effort low

Offside rear steel brake pipe from load valve to flex hose rusted and degrading

Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,874 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet support rod reesting on battery negaative lead when in it's down position

Both front nbrake discs rusted on edges of friction surfaces

Both front steel brake pipes rusted

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both front tyres worn on inner tread shoulders

Both rear brakes pulsating in service

Offside parking brake effort low

Offside rear steel brake pipe from load valve to flex hose rusted and degrading

Pass 23 Dec 2010 58,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,012 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,971 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 23,309 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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EF53 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EF53 VXT, 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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EF53 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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