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GL53 LTV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,051 mi
Last recorded139,051 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 139,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 138,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe to master cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 135,005 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 135,001 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 125,021 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 125,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,242 miles

Rear Exhaust Box & Mounting Deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2015 121,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust Box & Mounting Deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,217 miles

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

note condition of exhaust rear box

note condition of n/s rear tyre walls

Fail 15 Aug 2014 114,216 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

note condition of exhaust rear box

note condition of n/s rear tyre walls

Pass 20 Oct 2012 108,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,853 miles

nsr tyre starting to deteriorate

spare wheel fitted to osr

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

drivers door mirror has outer cover missing

inspection/service light on

Fail 22 Sep 2011 102,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

drivers door mirror has outer cover missing

inspection/service light on

nsr tyre starting to deteriorate

spare wheel fitted to osr

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,918 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 91,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,799 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,354 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 LTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GL53 LTV, 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 LTV registered?

GL53 LTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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