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FH53 EKT

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

195,106 mi
Last recorded195,106 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 195,106 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 189,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 187,567 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 182,742 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 179,576 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 176,071 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 169,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 161,031 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 148,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 127,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 103,007 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 103,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,846 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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FH53 EKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FH53 EKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 EKT registered?

FH53 EKT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is FH53 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 EKT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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