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KH53 SVN

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,972 mi
Last recorded188,972 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 SVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 188,972 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both hand brake cables siezed (3.5.1k)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative fluid level low to excess (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 185,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

engine mil lamp on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 185,352 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

engine mil lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 180,566 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

both headlamp light outputs slightly reduced

both rear valve stems perished

brake fluid level slightly low

corrosion on nearside front suspension coil spring

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm(strong advise)

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

slight imbalance and fluctuation from rear brakes

slight oil stains on engine, gearbox and steering rack

slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Fail 15 Apr 2016 180,566 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 mounts broken away on rear box (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall exposing cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

both front indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

both rear valve stems perished

brake fluid level slightly low

corrosion on nearside front suspension coil spring

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust rear box heavily corroded and outer casing broken away

offside front tyre 2mm and bald on inner band of tread(strong advise)

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm(strong advise)

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

slight imbalance and fluctuation from rear brakes

slight oil stains on engine, gearbox and steering rack

slight play in both front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 24 Apr 2015 172,992 miles

both front indicator bulbs just starting to emit white light

brake pedal antislip provision worn

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust rear box heavily corroded, outer casing breaking away and 1 mount broken but system still adequately supported

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and bald on inner and outer edges(strong advise)

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

Fail 24 Apr 2015 172,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front indicator bulbs just starting to emit white light

brake pedal antislip provision worn

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust rear box heavily corroded, outer casing breaking away and 1 mount broken but system still adequately supported

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread and bald on inner and outer edges(strong advise)

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

Pass 20 Sep 2013 158,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 148,841 miles

Oil leak

rear box rusty

sills not checked

Pass 7 Oct 2011 134,536 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 123,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 109,222 miles

pads low

Fail 28 Oct 2009 109,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2008 93,887 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 83,840 miles

brake pedal rubber worn....

wipers slow advise attension.....

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,792 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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KH53 SVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KH53 SVN, 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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KH53 SVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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