2003 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · AV53 DCU
2003 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11/11/2003. Recorded mileage 62,466 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1686cc
AV53 DCU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2022
- 62,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AV53 DCU Mileage History
- 14/11/20057,423 mi
- 14/11/200611,744 mi+4,321 mi
- 15/11/200715,128 mi+3,384 mi
- 13/11/200817,786 mi+2,658 mi
- 19/11/200920,223 mi+2,437 mi
- 18/11/201022,485 mi+2,262 mi
- 08/11/201125,256 mi+2,771 mi
- 23/11/201226,411 mi+1,155 mi
- 26/10/201327,950 mi+1,539 mi
- 19/11/201429,233 mi+1,283 mi
- 15/12/201529,989 mi+756 mi
- 13/12/201633,985 mi+3,996 mi
- 11/01/201836,580 mi+2,595 mi
- 19/01/201940,843 mi+4,263 mi
- 18/01/202048,969 mi+8,126 mi
- 18/01/202048,974 mi+5 mi
- 24/04/202159,355 mi+10,381 mi
- 24/04/202159,355 mi
- 10/10/202262,465 mi+3,110 mi
- 11/10/202262,466 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,256 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
AV53 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astravan (AV53 DCU) between November 2005 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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