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HG53 HHB

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,125 mi
Last recorded141,125 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 HHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 141,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2016 138,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 131,272 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 127,304 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 1 Nov 2013 126,940 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 118,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 118,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs very worn

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Nov 2011 108,478 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs very worn

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,088 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 100,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,936 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge advise o/s/f/n/s/f/o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 May 2008 32,254 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,717 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 HHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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