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FG53 NLM

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,794 mi
Last recorded131,794 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,794 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished (195/60/15)

Offside Rear Tyre below 3.00mm and perished (195/60/15)

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 126,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,194 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 115,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,271 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 109,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,118 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 118,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust detiorated

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 91,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 91,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,861 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,851 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,926 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 70,855 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,855 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,501 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,887 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,227 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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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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