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FN53 UCV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,815 mi
Last recorded192,815 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 UCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 192,815 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

side skirts fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2012 192,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 161,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 138,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 99,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 86,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,316 miles

Coolant leak

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

oil level on minimum

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 UCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FN53 UCV, 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 FN53 UCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN53 UCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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