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GL53 JVV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,025 mi
Last recorded139,025 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 139,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and n/s rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box mounting corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 135,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013
Fail 30 Sep 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,097 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

brake fluid level just above the low level mark

engine has a misfire

mileage not displayed

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

slight blue smoke under acceleration

slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

slight grease seepage from the nearside cv boot

the front brake discs are worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 89,543 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

GL53 JVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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