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FV52 UJS

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,654 mi
Last recorded190,654 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 190,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 185,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 185,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 184,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 184,444 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 179,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 172,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

engine check light on

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 161,807 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wheels different size from rears

Fail 28 Sep 2011 161,807 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wheels different size from rears

Fail 14 Aug 2010 142,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 142,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 131,467 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2008 113,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 92,500 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006
Fail 28 Jul 2006 69,888 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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FV52 UJS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FV52 UJS, 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 FV52 UJS registered?

FV52 UJS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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