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EX53 GZT

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,112 mi
Last recorded177,112 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 GZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 177,112 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 156,360 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 156,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 129,618 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 129,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 123,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 105,639 miles

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

lower steering coloum bush has play

Pass 2 Oct 2007 101,403 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,187 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 77,767 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EX53 GZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EX53 GZT, 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 EX53 GZT registered?

EX53 GZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 GZT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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