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GU53 NGO

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,331 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on dashboard

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 3 May 2016

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 May 2016

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both Sides withe (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened Dust Gater (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Sides (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 58,769 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,978 miles

all brake pipes corroded

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,694 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly distorted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly distorted

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,879 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,714 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,851 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,952 miles

brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,511 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,601 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 14,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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GU53 NGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU53 NGO, 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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GU53 NGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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