MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,794 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps require polishing (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre perished (195/60/15)
Offside Rear Tyre below 3.00mm and perished (195/60/15)
Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre perished (195/60/15)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre below 3.00mm and perished (195/60/15)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre perished (195/60/15)
Offside Rear Tyre perished (195/60/15)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape
rear exhaust deteriorated
undertrays fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape
rear exhaust deteriorated
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f lower caliper carrier bolt is incorrect type but secure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear brake pipe corroded around fuel tank but not excessivly at time of test
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r brake pipe corrode daround fuel tank but not excessivly at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust detiorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust detiorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front brake pipe slightly insecure
rear exhaust system slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
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FG53 NLM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FG53 NLM, 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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FG53 NLM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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