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KN53 SZW

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,394 mi
Last recorded162,394 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 SZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 162,394 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 162,384 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 161,776 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexy to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 161,661 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexy to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 148,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front/rear brake pipes have surface rust

n/s/r shockabsorber weeping

Fail 22 Mar 2017 148,380 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front/rear brake pipes have surface rust

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/r shockabsorber weeping

Fail 14 Mar 2017 148,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front/rear brake pipes have surface rust

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/r shockabsorber weeping

Pass 29 Feb 2016 133,603 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 133,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 118,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 110,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water pump is leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,181 miles

water pump is leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2012 103,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 98,373 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,103 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,103 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,749 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 85,718 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 74,192 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 58,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 146,318 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 SZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KN53 SZW, 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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KN53 SZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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