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KN53 JHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,924 mi
Last recorded137,924 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 JHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front registration plate damaged still readable

Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml permanantly on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 117,862 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,533 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,372 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 74,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,568 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,660 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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KN53 JHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KN53 JHJ, 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 KN53 JHJ registered?

KN53 JHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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