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FL53 HVM

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,138 mi
Last recorded157,138 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 HVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 157,138 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 157,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure NUT NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 150,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box outer skin adrift

Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,259 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 137,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 137,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,500 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 129,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 122,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 122,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 107,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 98,332 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding

both rear shock absorber tops starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,332 miles

both front brake discs corroding

both rear shock absorber tops starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 95,947 miles

both door sills have plastic skirts fitted

emissions close to upper limmit

Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,087 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 HVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL53 HVM, 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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FL53 HVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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