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FP53 OMY

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,332 mi
Last recorded159,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 159,332 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 159,327 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 156,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 156,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 149,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 145,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 144,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 141,077 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 136,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Nov 2015 136,863 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Nov 2014 130,389 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 130,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 117,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,256 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,207 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 100,195 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,415 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,963 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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FP53 OMY 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 72.7%.

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 FP53 OMY, 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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FP53 OMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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