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FD03 NCF

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

213,609 mi
Last recorded213,609 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 213,609 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 202,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 184,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 166,693 miles

Central main brake pipes rusting

Nearside Front brake pipe rusting

Nearside Rear silencer 90% rotten

Offside Front tyre near limit

Rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 11 Mar 2017 166,693 miles

Central main brake pipes rusting

Nearside Front brake pipe rusting

Nearside Rear silencer 90% rotten

Offside Front tyre near limit

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

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2016 148,310 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusting

Rear rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,332 miles

corrosion metal brake pipes

damage to windscreen

front indicators discolured

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 26 Mar 2015 133,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion metal brake pipes

damage to windscreen

front indicators discolured

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 27 Mar 2014 126,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight leak rear exhaust joint

Fail 26 Mar 2014 126,032 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight leak rear exhaust joint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 119,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear brake judder

Fail 12 Mar 2013 119,758 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear brake judder

Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,666 miles

center/rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 112,660 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

center/rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 104,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,026 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 84,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,081 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,089 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 15,819 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,819 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,089 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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FD03 NCF 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 68.2%.

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 FD03 NCF, 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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FD03 NCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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