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GL53 EPN

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,483 mi
Last recorded181,483 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 EPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 181,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 164,340 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 151,107 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 151,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 141,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 129,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 125,578 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 125,578 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 116,137 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,376 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,494 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 72,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,981 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,959 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,720 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 50,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,299 miles

Both front tyres inner edges feathered

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

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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GL53 EPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GL53 EPN, 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 GL53 EPN registered?

GL53 EPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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