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GV53 TPZ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,644 mi
Last recorded241,644 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 TPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 241,644 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 227,954 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 227,692 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 216,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 202,976 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 202,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 190,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 190,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 184,630 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Dec 2011 175,886 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 175,776 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 168,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Nov 2009 159,475 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 149,001 miles

Coolant leak

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

oil level low

Pass 23 Nov 2007 131,549 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 23 Nov 2007 131,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 104,225 miles

slight nick in n/s/f c.v. boot ok for test

Fail 20 Nov 2006 104,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight nick in n/s/f c.v. boot ok for test

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 TPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV53 TPZ, 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 TPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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