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HG53 YOT

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,853 mi
Last recorded94,853 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

oil leak from engine

outer sills covered with plastic trims unable to check corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,752 miles

oil leak from engine steady drip when running

tailgate struts defective

Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil leak from engine steady drip when running

tailgate struts defective

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,161 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 77,422 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,043 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 77,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,876 miles

Odd wheels fitted to front axle

Slight grabbing on rear brakes

Fail 6 Feb 2009 68,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Odd wheels fitted to front axle

Slight grabbing on rear brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,419 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 58,419 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,253 miles

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)

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 YOT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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