MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE
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))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR BRAKE PIPES AND FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES POOR (3.6.B.2c)
REAR SILENCER CONDITION POOR
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
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres cutting out on inner edge.
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
both front tyres cutting out on inner edge.
rear silencer bracket broken.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FV53 GZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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