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GF53 RZO

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,001 mi
Last recorded136,001 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 136,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust modified at back

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,119 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 139,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 138,338 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 138,332 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 137,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

different size tyres front to rear

rear exhaust detiorated

Fail 16 May 2015 137,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust detiorated

Pass 19 May 2014 132,052 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2014 132,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY

Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,599 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 127,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 119,593 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,392 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,368 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 111,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 95,933 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 95,930 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s outer door handle cover broken

Pass 19 Oct 2006 81,414 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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 RZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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