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HK53 FWV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,169 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 88,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,981 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front head lamp lenses cloudy, beginning to affect beam pattern

near side mirrow cowling missing

Fail 5 Jan 2015 78,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front head lamp lenses cloudy, beginning to affect beam pattern

near side mirrow cowling missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,043 miles

Drivers door strap worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 74,043 miles

Drivers door strap worn

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,502 miles

Both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Chip to windscreen, outside all areas

Rear brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,185 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Rear brake discvs slightly worn, rear pads half worn

Vairious small chips to windscreen, all within limits

Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,185 miles

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

Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Rear brake discvs slightly worn, rear pads half worn

Vairious small chips to windscreen, all within limits

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,785 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,789 miles

front and rear disc lipped and pitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear disc lipped and pitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2008 51,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,326 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 FWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK53 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

HK53 FWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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