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KG53 LPJ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,200 mi
Last recorded177,200 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 LPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,200 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 177,200 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 167,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 159,308 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 159,308 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 135,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 135,396 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,141 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 49,141 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,838 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 35,838 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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KG53 LPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KG53 LPJ, 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 KG53 LPJ registered?

KG53 LPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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