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KH53 VEX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,186 mi
Last recorded159,186 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 VEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 159,186 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 154,368 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 154,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 150,081 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 150,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 138,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 121,509 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 121,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,814 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 102,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,288 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,824 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,675 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,687 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 40,687 miles

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

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 VEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KH53 VEX, 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 KH53 VEX registered?

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

Is KH53 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH53 VEX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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