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GV53 NPN

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,929 mi
Last recorded182,929 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 182,929 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 182,929 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 174,514 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 174,514 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 164,814 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 164,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 156,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 151,243 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

engine warning light is on

Pass 1 May 2012 145,390 miles

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

offside mirror cover missing

tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2012 145,268 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

offside mirror cover missing

tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2011 134,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 119,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,506 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 98,278 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 98,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,229 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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GV53 NPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV53 NPN, 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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GV53 NPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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