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GF53 LHB

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,480 mi
Last recorded185,480 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 LHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 185,480 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Inner brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

emissions close to limit

hand brake performance close to limit

Fail 15 Feb 2019 185,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Inner brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

emissions close to limit

hand brake performance close to limit

Pass 10 Oct 2017 177,439 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Handbrake performance only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a crack outside swept area

Fail 3 Oct 2017 177,438 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Handbrake performance only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a crack outside swept area

Pass 20 Sep 2016 172,406 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 172,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 167,074 miles

Exhaust mount broken but is still supported

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 153,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 142,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 142,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 128,877 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 128,877 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 114,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 114,236 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 90,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,297 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,154 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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GF53 LHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GF53 LHB, 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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GF53 LHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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