CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ03 YPE

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,019 mi
Last recorded175,019 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 YPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 175,019 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 175,019 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 172,252 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 172,252 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 166,333 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 166,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 161,788 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 161,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 157,417 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 157,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 149,524 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 138,947 miles

Advise keep a check on rear tyre condition as walls are starting to deteriorate through age

Exhaust condition deteriorating but is still gas tight

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 129,613 miles

Engine oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 122,533 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 114,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 113,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 113,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 111,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 109,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 108,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,844 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
Full Vauxhall Astravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ03 YPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GJ03 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ03 YPE?

You can check the full history of GJ03 YPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ03 YPE registered?

GJ03 YPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is GJ03 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 YPE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ03 YPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ03 YPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.