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GU53 NHG

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,228 mi
Last recorded109,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 109,228 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 109,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 107,288 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 107,287 miles

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 106,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 103,338 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 103,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,814 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 101,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 100,760 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 100,760 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,473 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 97,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,083 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 93,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 87,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,070 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,985 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,985 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,966 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 55,966 miles

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

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

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 NHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHG, 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 GU53 NHG registered?

GU53 NHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GU53 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 NHG shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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