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GL53 EVV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,043 mi
Last recorded168,043 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 EVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 168,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 162,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 162,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 156,015 miles

Top covers missing from both rear shockers

Fail 14 Oct 2015 156,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Top covers missing from both rear shockers

Pass 16 Oct 2014 145,801 miles

Top covers missing from both rear shockers

Fail 16 Oct 2014 145,801 miles

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

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

Top covers missing from both rear shockers

Pass 31 Oct 2013 132,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 132,621 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 122,029 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroding round top mountings

Bumper damaged at N/S/F

Top covers loose on both rear shock absorbers

Wheel trim missing at N/S/F

Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,006 miles

Bumper damage at N/S/F

Top covers loose on both rear shock absorbers

Wheel trim missing at N/S/F

Fail 28 Oct 2011 112,006 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Bumper damage at N/S/F

Top covers loose on both rear shock absorbers

Wheel trim missing at N/S/F

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,334 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,629 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,576 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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GL53 EVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

GL53 EVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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