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FY53 ROU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

245,731 mi
Last recorded245,731 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 ROU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 245,731 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 235,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 224,291 miles

1 bulb out in speedo

All front to rear brake pipes minor corrosion

Headlamps fogged over giving poor beam pattern

Offside front fog lamp inop and damaged

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 224,291 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

1 bulb out in speedo

All front to rear brake pipes minor corrosion

Centre section joint in poor condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamps fogged over giving poor beam pattern

Offside front fog lamp inop and damaged

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 211,017 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 211,017 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 199,271 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 199,271 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 187,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S rear brake disc corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 187,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S rear brake disc corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 176,427 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 126,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 158,526 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 158,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 136,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 110,978 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 94,938 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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FY53 ROU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY53 ROU, 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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FY53 ROU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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