MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,272 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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
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
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge of tread
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
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
both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion where they go under inner wing
both headlamps misting
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
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
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.
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.
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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
exhaust corroded.
rear springs corroded.
CHILD SEAT FITTED, FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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