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HG53 PDO

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,615 mi
Last recorded136,615 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 PDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,615 miles

Engine hoist eye loose and noisy.

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

Nearside front headlamp has slight movement. But not insecure.

Offside front alloy wheel slightly distort.

SVS warning light on at present time.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 136,615 miles

Engine hoist eye loose and noisy.

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front headlamp has slight movement. But not insecure.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front alloy wheel slightly distort.

SVS warning light on at present time.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,113 miles

Offside rear tyre has inner tube fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 126,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has inner tube fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,881 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 122,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,687 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,399 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,645 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,648 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,150 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 38,146 miles

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

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

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

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 PDO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

HG53 PDO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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