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FP53 OXK

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,625 mi
Last recorded152,625 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 152,625 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 152,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 146,544 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 146,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 140,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 136,588 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 136,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 126,555 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 126,555 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,452 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre low and worn unevenly

Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 89,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 69,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,915 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,267 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,754 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 41,754 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

interior mirror missing

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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FP53 OXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FP53 OXK, 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 FP53 OXK registered?

FP53 OXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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