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FD53 NPC

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,458 mi
Last recorded185,458 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 NPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 185,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 178,529 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 178,529 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 172,008 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 172,008 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 165,774 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 160,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 160,110 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 155,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 155,314 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 130,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 125,219 miles

REAR SCREEN BROKEN==BRAKE RUBBER WORN==ENG COVERS==EXH B./BOX BADLY CORRODED==LIFTING IN REAR TYRE TREADS==NSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 21 Dec 2009 111,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 90,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 90,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,218 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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FD53 NPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FD53 NPC, 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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FD53 NPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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