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EO53 VPU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,543 mi
Last recorded137,543 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 137,543 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 129,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak cover fitted

top mounts has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Fail 7 Apr 2017 118,657 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,635 miles

EML on

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 106,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

EML on

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,756 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/f wiper starting to smear screen

Fail 6 Dec 2011 85,626 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,626 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 75,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,170 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 63,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,920 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,412 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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EO53 VPU 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 70.6%.

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 EO53 VPU, 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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EO53 VPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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