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FD53 NZN

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,684 mi
Last recorded173,684 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 NZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 173,684 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 173,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2016 171,380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 171,363 miles

both front n/s and o/s anti roll bar link arms have wear in ball joints.

brake compensator is worn on rear axle.

exhaust system is corroded.

n/s outer cv boot is leaking slightly.

n/s rear brake pipe has slight corrosion.

o/s front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2014 160,353 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 160,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 156,595 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 152,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 131,126 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 120,833 miles

handbrake adjusted low

offside rear tyre previously cut on outer sidewall?

Fail 9 Nov 2010 120,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake adjusted low

offside rear tyre previously cut on outer sidewall?

Pass 21 Nov 2009 99,810 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,350 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 59,634 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,651 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 NZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,896cc 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 NZN, 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 NZN registered?

FD53 NZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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