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FE53 YOX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,325 mi
Last recorded142,325 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 YOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 142,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2018 139,596 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,975 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust corroded and one bracket broken

Fail 24 Feb 2017 134,975 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust corroded and one bracket broken

Pass 1 Mar 2016 132,624 miles

Load sensing valve partially seized

Minor blow from rear exhaust

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 29 Feb 2016 132,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Load sensing valve partially seized

Minor blow from rear exhaust

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 17 Jan 2015 129,957 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

offside front drop link has slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2015 129,957 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust in poor condition

offside front drop link has slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2014 127,412 miles

rear box outer casing corroded

rear tyre worn

Fail 10 Jan 2014 127,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear box outer casing corroded

rear tyre worn

Fail 4 Jan 2013 122,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front drop links have some play

offside brake pipe has some corrosion

offside rear brake pipe from hose has some corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2013 122,218 miles

both front drop links have some play

offside brake pipe has some corrosion

offside rear brake pipe from hose has some corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2012 117,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,784 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 113,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 104,895 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 93,677 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 93,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,338 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 82,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,357 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 YOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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