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FY03 KFV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

279,632 mi
Last recorded279,632 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 KFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 279,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet corroded on front edge

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strengthing section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Fog lamp in/op

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor strengthing section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 279,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rad lights on

rear wiper blade split

rot hole in bonnet

Fail 11 Jan 2020 279,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rad lights on

rear wiper blade split

rot hole in bonnet

Pass 26 Jan 2019 276,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush light misting of oil (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wear on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 276,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Rear cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 15 88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush light misting of oil (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wear on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 275,183 miles

exhaust system corroded plus back box has slight blow

Fail 27 Jan 2018 275,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded plus back box has slight blow

Pass 12 Jan 2017 273,333 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff Linkage lubed on test (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriated (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 273,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working ALL LIGHTS (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff Linkage lubed on test (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriated (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 273,111 miles

exhaust back has a slight blow

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2016 273,111 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back has a slight blow

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2015 266,841 miles

head lamp lens in poor condition

rear tyres near limit 195/60r15v

small blow from exhaust back box

Fail 17 Jan 2015 266,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

head lamp lens in poor condition

rear tyres near limit 195/60r15v

small blow from exhaust back box

Pass 4 Feb 2014 253,162 miles

o/s/f tyre unevenly worrn

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 1 Feb 2014 253,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2013 242,633 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 225,491 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 225,491 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 225,336 miles

o/s/r has spare wheel fitted

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 225,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r has spare wheel fitted

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 219,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 219,432 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 202,247 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 202,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 178,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 137,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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FY03 KFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FY03 KFV, 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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FY03 KFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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