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HG53 HGX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,591 mi
Last recorded59,591 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 HGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2011 59,591 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

chips in windscreen

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,591 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

chips in windscreen

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,765 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 58,764 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2009 57,865 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,998 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,171 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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HG53 HGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG53 HGX, 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 HG53 HGX registered?

HG53 HGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is HG53 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 HGX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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