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FE53 YBN

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,787 mi
Last recorded135,787 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 YBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 135,225 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 130,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 124,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 118,829 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,660 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 112,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 106,015 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,538 miles

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

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

nearside front outer CV boot - evidence of grease but no splits / cuts noticed - possibly hidden under metal securing strap

Fail 8 Oct 2009 87,444 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,396 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very close to limit - 175/70/14

Fail 8 Oct 2008 81,295 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn very close to limit - 175/70/14

Pass 3 Oct 2007 74,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,672 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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FE53 YBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE53 YBN, 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 FE53 YBN registered?

FE53 YBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FE53 YBN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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