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KG53 WFV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,866 mi
Last recorded121,866 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 WFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,866 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 121,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,645 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 110,246 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 110,246 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front tyer wering on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front tyer wering on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 98,466 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release stiff

front brakes imbalanced

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside mirror slightly damaged

offside front and rear tyres appear low on pressure

offside front bumper insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 92,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,636 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2011 83,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,141 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,026 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 45,766 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 44,110 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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KG53 WFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

KG53 WFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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