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GU03 NCX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 NCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019
Fail 22 Feb 2019

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 248,379 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front spring rubbing on inner arch and corroding the prescribed area

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2018 248,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front spring rubbing on inner arch and corroding the prescribed area

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2017 244,568 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 244,498 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 236,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides close to excess (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

chassis and inner sills corroding

coolant low

exhaust hanger snapped but system still supported

rear exhaust join corroding and starting to become weak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 236,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides close to excess (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

chassis and inner sills corroding

coolant low

exhaust hanger snapped but system still supported

rear exhaust join corroding and starting to become weak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 227,207 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated close to excessively

Pass 30 Jan 2014 219,953 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 219,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

both headlamps deteriorated

front registration plate deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated close to excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2013 207,096 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

chips to windscreen

front headlight beam images poor

Fail 23 Jan 2013 207,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

chips to windscreen

front headlight beam images poor

Pass 30 Jan 2012 188,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2012 188,056 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 173,060 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

rear number plate close to excessivley dirty

Fail 25 Jan 2011 172,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

rear number plate close to excessivley dirty

Pass 27 Jan 2010 165,175 miles

n/s front shock absorber damp

o/s rear lens cracked

poor dip beam patterns

rear number plate deteriorating

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2009 156,485 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 156,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to rear light lens

front discs worn

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate poor

Pass 7 Feb 2008 144,247 miles

crack in screen

Fail 22 Feb 2007 131,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 131,256 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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GU03 NCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 GU03 NCX, 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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GU03 NCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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