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GL03 UBF

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,270 mi
Last recorded165,270 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 165,270 miles

front brake discs worn (to limit)

o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2015 165,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn (to limit)

o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 153,312 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 138,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 134,981 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 134,981 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 132,405 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 May 2010 128,536 miles

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

server oil leak from engine advise have this looked at

wipers do not park in correct place this needs looking at

Fail 24 May 2010 128,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

server oil leak from engine advise have this looked at

wipers do not park in correct place this needs looking at

Fail 24 Apr 2009 116,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both reartyres worn on the inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 116,669 miles

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

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

both reartyres worn on the inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2008 100,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,279 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 65,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GL03 UBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL03 UBF, 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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GL03 UBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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