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GF53 SUH

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,337 mi
Last recorded187,337 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 SUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 187,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 179,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 173,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 167,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 159,640 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 135,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 135,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 110,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 88,136 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 SUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SUH, 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 GF53 SUH registered?

GF53 SUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is GF53 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 SUH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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