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FD53 NYU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,212 mi
Last recorded160,212 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 NYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 160,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 152,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 152,191 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 142,492 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 139,085 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 134,858 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 134,858 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 128,160 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 122,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,063 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 109,303 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 96,351 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 80,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 80,073 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,485 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 NYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYU, 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 FD53 NYU registered?

FD53 NYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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