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KL53 KHA

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

177,329 mi
Last recorded177,329 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 KHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 177,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake lever high

Pass 7 Oct 2021 175,120 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 175,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 168,851 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 168,851 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 162,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 162,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 156,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 156,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 155,369 miles

front brake discs worn

windscreen wipers split at ends

Fail 28 Sep 2017 155,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake discs worn

windscreen wipers split at ends

Pass 5 Oct 2016 151,946 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f inner to outer brake pipe rusted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 149,271 miles

engine covers & under body covers fitted

front brake discs worn (borderline)

surface rust on brake pipes

under body wet due to weather unable to check for leaks

Fail 7 Oct 2015 149,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine covers & under body covers fitted

front brake discs worn (borderline)

surface rust on brake pipes

under body wet due to weather unable to check for leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,442 miles

n/s/f washer inop

surface rust on brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Sep 2014 136,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

n/s/f washer inop

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips on windscreen

n/s/f shock wet

o/s/f inner to outer brake pipe rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2013 123,051 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips on windscreen

n/s/f shock wet

o/s/f inner to outer brake pipe rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2012 111,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

washers and wipers poor

Fail 30 Sep 2010 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,596 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,696 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges,nearside rear tyrewearing out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,490 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,447 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 48,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,517 miles

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

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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KL53 KHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KL53 KHA, 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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KL53 KHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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