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FH53 KOV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,564 mi
Last recorded143,564 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 143,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 134,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,121 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside front wing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 117,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight corrosion on offside front wing

Pass 5 Dec 2015 101,702 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 101,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 88,251 miles

brake pipe greased.

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,970 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 61,245 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,511 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,814 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,796 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 KOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KOV, 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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FH53 KOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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