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HK53 FWH

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,586 mi
Last recorded153,586 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 153,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken - system secure

Fail 3 Dec 2024 153,531 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken - system secure

Pass 1 Dec 2023 150,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre ON limit

offside rear outer sill heavily corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken / rear joint heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2022 147,345 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank damp

offside rear outer sill/closing sill heavily corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 144,241 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,865 miles

ALL metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 139,865 miles

ALL metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 136,200 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2019 136,200 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 131,851 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken off - system secure

Fail 1 Dec 2018 131,851 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken off - system secure

Pass 11 Nov 2017 126,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2016 123,870 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

rear exhaust box/joint heavily corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 123,870 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

rear exhaust box/joint heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 117,967 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 112,454 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 106,836 miles

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

rear exhaust and rear joint heavily corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2013 106,836 miles

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

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

rear exhaust and rear joint heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 99,555 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 99,555 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 88,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 79,581 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 73,042 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 71,239 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,236 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 FWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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