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FL53 NHE

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 136,809 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 136,797 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator valve to o/s/r flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe ,from rear compensator valve to front subframe.Corroded towards rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,410 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 129,410 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 122,836 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 110,933 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 110,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,048 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 91,427 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,427 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)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,379 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

n/s/front tyre wall cut but not showing ply or cords

n/s/rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 2 Dec 2013 85,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/front tyre wall cut but not showing ply or cords

n/s/rear tyre starting to perish and crack

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2012 80,256 miles

rear exhaust box and tail deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2012 80,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box and tail deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,365 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,172 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 33,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,431 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 NHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL53 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

FL53 NHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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