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FP53 PZR

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,276 mi
Last recorded138,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 138,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn

Fail 15 Jan 2018 138,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

E M light on

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,341 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2016 127,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,803 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,641 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 109,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 100,650 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 83,989 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chips in screen

front pads wearing

rear end damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,989 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

chips in screen

front pads wearing

rear end damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 79,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,479 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 65,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,996 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror cracked rear view mirror missing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,125 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 PZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,598cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FP53 PZR, 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 PZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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