CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX53 GVR

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,271 mi
Last recorded162,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 GVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 162,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 154,590 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear & both out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 154,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear & both out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,950 miles

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

front bumper damage

Fail 30 Jun 2017 145,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front bumper damage

Pass 5 Jul 2016 140,317 miles

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

rear silencer deterioated and one securing bracket broken away from fixings

slight scoring offside front brake disc

Fail 5 Jul 2016 140,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer deterioated and one securing bracket broken away from fixings

slight scoring offside front brake disc

Pass 25 Jun 2015 134,549 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear exhaust box delaminated

Fail 25 Jun 2015 134,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine warning light on

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear exhaust box delaminated

Pass 21 May 2014 125,432 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear exhaust box delaminated

Fail 19 May 2014 125,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear exhaust box delaminated

Pass 17 May 2013 118,075 miles

Engine Management light on

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)

Fail 9 May 2013 117,938 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine Management light on

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)

Pass 14 May 2012 111,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,994 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,656 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 95,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,974 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 89,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,018 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Vauxhall Astravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX53 GVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EX53 GVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX53 GVR?

You can check the full history of EX53 GVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX53 GVR registered?

EX53 GVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is EX53 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 GVR shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 GVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX53 GVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.