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GF53 WMW

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

188,716 mi
Last recorded188,716 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 WMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 188,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 188,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 180,080 miles

Front both top mounts have play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2025 180,079 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front top mounts have slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2025 180,013 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and pipe rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2024 177,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2024 177,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 174,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silence in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2023 174,867 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 173,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 170,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 170,395 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 167,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 165,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 154,310 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

oil leakes bottom

sill cover

Pass 25 Oct 2016 140,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,988 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 114,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,745 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 92,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 85,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,868 miles

o/s headlight insecure tempery repair carried out

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,175 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 WMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

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

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