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GL52 YUF

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,892 mi
Last recorded165,892 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 YUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2014 165,892 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light turned off during test

handbrake high

Pass 23 Oct 2014 165,892 miles

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

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

engine management light turned off during test

handbrake high

Pass 21 Mar 2013 151,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 148,918 miles

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

battery loose but not insecure

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 148,918 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery loose but not insecure

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 143,969 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 143,969 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 136,587 miles

front discs slighty worn

o/s/mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2010 136,501 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs slighty worn

o/s/mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2008 124,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 111,913 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 111,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 97,678 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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GL52 YUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL52 YUF, 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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GL52 YUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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