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FD53 DAA

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,994 mi
Last recorded161,994 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 161,994 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both axle bushies (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both cylinder brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 160,194 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 157,502 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 157,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 153,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 149,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 144,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 139,226 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 135,995 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 132,194 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 130,886 miles

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

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

engine oil on mim level

slight engine oil leak by cambelt area

Fail 22 Jun 2012 130,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil on mim level

slight engine oil leak by cambelt area

Pass 22 Jun 2011 114,308 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 99,208 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 89,558 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 83,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,061 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 35,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FD53 DAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD53 DAA, 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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FD53 DAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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