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FL53 HBU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,390 mi
Last recorded202,390 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 HBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 202,390 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 198,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 195,364 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 195,352 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of the sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear end of the sill on the jacking point excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 190,810 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 190,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 183,720 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 183,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 177,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 174,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 174,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened plays alittle. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 169,092 miles

Central Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 164,308 miles

Offside both front and rear tyres perished.

Pass 13 May 2016 158,810 miles

Nearside advise on the condition of the rear silencer.

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

Fail 13 May 2016 158,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside advise on the condition of the rear silencer.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 142,682 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 142,682 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 126,916 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 126,886 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 110,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,684 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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FL53 HBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FL53 HBU, 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 FL53 HBU registered?

FL53 HBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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