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KM53 KPU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,069 mi
Last recorded131,069 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 KPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2015 131,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,130 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 125,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,403 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 119,082 miles

slight play front antiroll bar link arms

wipers do not park on there own

Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,335 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)

advise engine managment light on

advise expansion bottle low on water

advise front brake discs worn

advise n/s/r tyre slighty perished

Fail 30 Nov 2011 110,335 miles

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

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

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)

advise engine managment light on

advise expansion bottle low on water

advise front brake discs worn

advise n/s/r tyre slighty perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,832 miles

engine management light on

front wipers not always returning to the stop position

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside sill trim slightly insecure

rear washer not working

Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,106 miles

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2008 77,908 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 57,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,089 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,003 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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KM53 KPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc 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 KM53 KPU, 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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KM53 KPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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