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GF53 WMZ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,633 mi
Last recorded161,633 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 161,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 160,326 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 160,288 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 159,034 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 156,185 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake fluid getting low

eml light on

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

front pads look to be getting low

front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorating

near side plastic inner arch trim damaged

steering wheel/air bag horn buttons worn

Pass 12 Aug 2013 153,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 146,663 miles

drivers front and rear tyres worn to 2mm

passenger rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 146,640 miles

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

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

drivers front and rear tyres worn to 2mm

passenger rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 134,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 116,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,619 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,035 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 WMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

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

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