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HK53 FWA

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,999 mi
Last recorded151,999 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 151,999 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

attention to rear exhaust bracket

Fail 15 Aug 2019 151,999 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

attention to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 6 Aug 2018 143,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 131,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 126,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,295 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 118,295 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,566 miles

Brake compensator valve stiff but moving.

Front number plate deterioated.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,008 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 101,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,209 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,744 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,311 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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HK53 FWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HK53 FWA, 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 HK53 FWA registered?

HK53 FWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is HK53 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 FWA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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