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FE53 NYW

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,698 mi
Last recorded195,698 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 195,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres worn and perishing

exhaust blow border line

rear axle bush worn and split

Pass 2 Feb 2023 192,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 188,714 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

front number plate cracked

oil residue on the engine

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2020 183,896 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 178,436 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ns mirror cover missing.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 169,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2018 169,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 159,167 miles

Offside Front 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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 147,916 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 147,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported x2 front to rear and fouling body and pipes (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 147,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 135,840 miles

Both front headlamps discoloured but image still visable.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 123,798 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 112,668 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 112,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 102,797 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 90,086 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 90,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,504 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 62,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,021 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,312 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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FE53 NYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NYW, 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 NYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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