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GD53 DFF

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,649 mi
Last recorded164,649 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 DFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 164,649 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak and below min on dip stick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s metal pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexi hose (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

damage to n/s of vehicle, and front bumper.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 150,533 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

windscreen damaged, but view of the road not effected

Fail 21 Oct 2017 150,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

windscreen damaged, but view of the road not effected

Pass 17 Nov 2016 132,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 128,559 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 128,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,932 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 120,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 113,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,611 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 83,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,778 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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GD53 DFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GD53 DFF, 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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GD53 DFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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