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FH53 KOX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

164,105 mi
Last recorded164,105 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 164,105 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR WHEEL ARCH

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 164,102 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

BOTH SIDES REAR WHEEL ARCH

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 158,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 152,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 152,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 146,866 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 140,719 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 140,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested TOO HIGH SWITCHING MACHINE OFF (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 135,573 miles

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

cover missing from offside wing mirror

Fail 19 Nov 2018 135,573 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

cover missing from offside wing mirror

Pass 20 Nov 2017 130,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 130,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 126,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,698 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 118,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight rumble on rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Nov 2014 112,323 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 106,857 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 106,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,472 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 99,461 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,264 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 90,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,593 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,993 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FH53 KOX, 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 KOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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