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FE53 NVF

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,272 mi
Last recorded150,272 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 150,272 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 148,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 147,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition of sills

Fail 26 Oct 2021

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides possible bulbs or product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition of sills

Pass 29 Oct 2020

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge of tread

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2020

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f bottom arm inner front bush worn - marked yellow - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge of tread

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2019

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion where they go under inner wing

both headlamps misting

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2018
Fail 5 Oct 2018

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMPS MISTING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of subframe.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 118,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wipers not parking correctly. (8.3.1d)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking. marked. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of subframe.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 113,702 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 113,702 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,954 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,465 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 95,465 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,257 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,974 miles

exhaust corroded.

rear springs corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,514 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED, FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,210 miles

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

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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FE53 NVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FE53 NVF, 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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FE53 NVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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