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KG53 YVY

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

224,760 mi
Last recorded224,760 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 YVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 224,760 miles

slight in balance rear foot brake slight oil leak alternator

Fail 12 Jan 2019 224,759 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin due to oil on exhaust (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 201,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satt nav ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

covers over door sills

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 201,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satt nav ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers over door sills

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 179,319 miles

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

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

covers over door sills

Fail 27 Sep 2016 179,308 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 163,252 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitter

Pass 6 Oct 2014 148,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre near wear indicators

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 7 Oct 2013 140,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Fail 7 Oct 2013 140,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 11 Oct 2012 125,785 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 125,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 7 Oct 2011 110,333 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Fail 7 Oct 2011 110,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre near wear indicators

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,032 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2009 81,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 67,649 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,413 miles

covers over door sills

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2006 367,722 miles

under tray fitted

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 YVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

KG53 YVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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