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GF53 LHL

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,824 mi
Last recorded116,824 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 LHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 116,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 116,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,212 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

headlights poor

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,336 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 97,283 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,269 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 85,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise.. o/s washer jet weak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,053 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,863 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 65,246 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 82,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,475 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,578 miles

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

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

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 LHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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