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GF53 WLX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,597 mi
Last recorded164,597 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 164,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 158,474 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 146,259 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 146,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 139,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 125,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 112,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,733 miles

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,038 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 WLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

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

Is GF53 WLX safe to buy?

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