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FE53 YHX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,582 mi
Last recorded194,582 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 YHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 194,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 173,723 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 156,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 137,970 miles

A degree of play in front anti roll bar inner bushes

Fuel tank and pipes above tank have staining

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 137,970 miles

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

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

A degree of play in front anti roll bar inner bushes

Fuel tank and pipes above tank have staining

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 124,770 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,565 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 101,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Staining pn fuel tank

Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,188 miles

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

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

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

Staining pn fuel tank

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,200 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,196 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,337 miles

Left hand rear tyre has small lump in tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre on wear limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,337 miles

Left hand rear tyre has small lump in tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre on wear limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,962 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate deteriating

Rear wiper split

Staining on fuel tank

Fail 17 Oct 2008 47,309 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,621 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 YHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

FE53 YHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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