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FG53 VGK

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,461 mi
Last recorded150,461 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 150,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside worn and deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside smearing plus not self parking (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 150,335 miles

Fuel tank leaking upper area of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside worn and deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside smearing plus not self parking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 141,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wipers not self parking

Fail 3 Dec 2019 141,326 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle full of fluid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wipers not self parking

Pass 26 Nov 2018 132,590 miles

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

Rear EXHASUST CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,206 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 115,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 105,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 105,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 97,148 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,465 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,810 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 81,810 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,544 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,310 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,353 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 57,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,492 miles

fuel spill pipe wet

oil pipe fron filter to sump split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,146 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 27,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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