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FV53 GZA

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

190,276 mi
Last recorded190,276 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 190,276 miles

ADVISE VEHICLE IS CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 190,276 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment LOOSE IN DRUM (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 178,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 178,326 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 163,013 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 4 Feb 2022 157,059 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Fail 29 Jan 2022 156,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Pass 8 Jan 2021 154,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 153,475 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 153,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 148,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 143,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 143,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 135,929 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 128,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR BRAKE PIPES AND FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES POOR (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SILENCER CONDITION POOR

Fail 5 Jan 2016 128,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded STEEL PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment UPPER MOUNTING FELL APART (2.5.A.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR BRAKE PIPES AND FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES POOR (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SILENCER CONDITION POOR

Fail 6 Jan 2015 121,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cutting out on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,434 miles

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

both front tyres cutting out on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 111,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 102,073 miles

rear silencer bracket broken.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 98,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 91,964 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 91,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 79,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,212 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,554 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,311 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,081 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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FV53 GZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FV53 GZA, 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 FV53 GZA registered?

FV53 GZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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