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FP53 ONC

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,148 mi
Last recorded64,148 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ONC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,820 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 55,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear brake pipes from load valve to flexible hoses slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

Both rear main brake pipes next to fuel tank slightly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,151 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,207 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 37,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,440 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,226 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 21,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,008 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,203 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,394 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 ONC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ONC, 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 FP53 ONC registered?

FP53 ONC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is FP53 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 ONC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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