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BG53 VGP

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,942 mi
Last recorded181,942 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 181,942 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet lever broken(inside)

Fail 27 Jul 2018 181,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet difficult to open ok at test

Fail 24 Apr 2018 178,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to open (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

m/l on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 171,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

management light on

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Fail 11 Apr 2017 171,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

management light on

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 12 Apr 2016 166,744 miles

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

all rear brake pipes greased

management light on

oil leak

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Fail 5 Apr 2016 166,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

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

all rear brake pipes greased

management light on

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 21 Apr 2015 163,293 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

management light on

near/side and off/side front 185/65 HR 15 tyres worn on inner edges

near/side and off/side rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 158,497 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 158,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in osr tyre

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 158,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 151,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

management light on

plastic oversills

Pass 28 Feb 2013 151,554 miles

management light on

plastic oversills

Fail 8 Feb 2013 151,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

plastic oversills

Pass 31 Jan 2012 145,301 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2012 145,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2011 137,508 miles

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 137,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 124,269 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 124,269 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 113,652 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,113 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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BG53 VGP 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 50%.

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 BG53 VGP, 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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BG53 VGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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