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GL53 JFO

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,103 mi
Last recorded225,103 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 JFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 225,103 miles

Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 215,802 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 215,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 200,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 176,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 159,910 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 141,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 129,902 miles

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

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

wipers dp not park

Fail 28 Mar 2009 128,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brakes getting low

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 115,869 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 115,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,745 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 82,745 miles

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

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

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)

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 JFO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JFO, 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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GL53 JFO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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