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FA03 VLX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,329 mi
Last recorded191,329 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 191,329 miles

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

headlight lenses slightly faded

slight play in front roll bar drop arms

Pass 21 Mar 2013 172,319 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 161,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 145,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 133,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 119,283 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 118,803 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,752 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 98,752 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,910 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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FA03 VLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA03 VLX, 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

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What year was FA03 VLX registered?

FA03 VLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is FA03 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 VLX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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