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GP53 UXT

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,351 mi
Last recorded185,351 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 UXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 185,351 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 175,823 miles

FOOTWELLS OF VAN FULL OF $HIT!!!!!!!

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear load sensing valve damp?

items removed from screen

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 175,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

FOOTWELLS OF VAN FULL OF $HIT!!!!!!!

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear load sensing valve damp?

items removed from screen

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 160,188 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 160,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2013 140,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

offside front tyre has a slight cut in outer wall

Fail 30 Nov 2013 140,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

offside front tyre has a slight cut in outer wall

Pass 1 Dec 2012 133,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 126,816 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 110,674 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 110,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,158 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 97,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 71,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

dampness to fuel tank area

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and cracked has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords and worn close to legal limit

wiper motor poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2008 71,979 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and cracked has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords and worn close to legal limit

wiper motor poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,157 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has a metal object in the tread

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2007 47,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has a metal object in the tread

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,024 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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GP53 UXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GP53 UXT, 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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GP53 UXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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