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GV53 TPU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,919 mi
Last recorded132,919 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 TPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 132,919 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 132,919 miles

Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached both (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,925 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 127,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,118 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 124,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 122,352 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 122,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 108,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 91,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 80,398 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 80,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,251 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,407 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 TPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TPU, 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 TPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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