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GF53 WMC

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

191,010 mi
Last recorded191,010 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 191,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 191,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 189,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 189,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 189,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 188,601 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 188,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 187,546 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 186,881 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 185,934 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 184,756 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing/worn on edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 184,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 183,248 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 181,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 179,880 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 179,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 176,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 156,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 140,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,218 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 WMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

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

Is GF53 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 WMC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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