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FN53 PZD

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,192 mi
Last recorded125,192 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 PZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,117 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

play in steering

Fail 16 Mar 2018 124,117 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

o/s/f tyre on limit

play in steering

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,995 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 20 Mar 2017 121,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,050 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 120,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,913 miles

end float in steering colum

exhaust very rusty and tied up at rear

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes very rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2015 116,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK VERY LOW

end float in steering colum

exhaust very rusty and tied up at rear

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,619 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust deteriorating and one braket broken

rear pads wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,643 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake fluid low

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake fluid low

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,994 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint deteriorated-corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 97,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint deteriorated-corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,551 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,492 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

advise front number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2007 57,906 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,733 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 42,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FN53 PZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FN53 PZD, 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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FN53 PZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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