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FH53 NYD

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,087 mi
Last recorded173,087 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 173,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 156,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 144,071 miles

rear wiper blade missing

rear exhaust box corroding

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

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

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 144,071 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside mirror cover missing

rear exhaust box corroding

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 138,631 miles

front number plate some damage

nearside front arch liner insecure

nearside rear tyre close to the limit

offside mirror cover missing

outer skin on exhaust becoming insecure

rear wiper blade split

some damage to front bumper

tailgate does not stay open on its own

Fail 18 Apr 2013 138,631 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate some damage

nearside front arch liner insecure

nearside rear tyre close to the limit

offside mirror cover missing

outer skin on exhaust becoming insecure

rear wiper blade split

some damage to front bumper

tailgate does not stay open on its own

Pass 19 Apr 2012 132,395 miles

intemittant wiper position not fully operative

n/s rear tyre near/on limit

Fail 17 Apr 2012 132,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner edge of n/s wheel rim slightly damaged

intemittant wiper position not fully operative

n/s rear tyre near/on limit

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,714 miles

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

Surface rust on front discs and front pads worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 108,714 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Surface rust on front discs and front pads worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 105,493 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 85,312 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 77,315 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 77,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 64,257 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 63,865 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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FH53 NYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH53 NYD, 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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What year was FH53 NYD registered?

FH53 NYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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