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GU53 NHN

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,313 mi
Last recorded176,313 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 176,313 miles

Front brake discs scored and pads getting low

Front windscreen cracked in corner (not in swept area)

Rear wiper not working

auxiliary belt perished

surface corrosion on rear arches, sills and floor. brake pipes, front discs and rear shock absorbers.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 167,591 miles

Front discs scored, front pads getting low

Front screen chipped in B zone

Nearside Rear light chipped

Offside Front mirror repaired

Rear wiper n/w

aux belt perished

surface corrosion on nsf arch, floor and brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2019 160,405 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Rear both wheels dented

Rear rear wiper not working

engine idle erratic

oil level high

slight play top mounts

surface corrosion rear arches, metal brake pipes and flexi ferrules

Pass 6 Apr 2018 152,570 miles

Front slight play in top mounts

Offside Front TRE cover perished

Offside Front tyre worn

Rear exhaust corroded

front and rear no plates water marked

Fail 6 Apr 2018 152,570 miles

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

Front slight play in top mounts

Offside Front TRE cover perished

Offside Front tyre worn

Rear exhaust corroded

front and rear no plates water marked

Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,559 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 140,104 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 137,418 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 137,396 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 130,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

Pass 26 Oct 2013 130,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

Pass 27 Oct 2012 121,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,648 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 102,825 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 102,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2009 87,427 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 87,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 77,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,454 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,454 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

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

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