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GD03 SMV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,128 mi
Last recorded79,128 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 SMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,128 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 79,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 199,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 135,874 miles

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

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

front no plate is slightly cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2007 135,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front no plate is slightly cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2006 69,427 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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GD03 SMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD03 SMV, 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 GD03 SMV registered?

GD03 SMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is GD03 SMV safe to buy?

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