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GY03 PBV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,721 mi
Last recorded180,721 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 PBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 180,721 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 180,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chorked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 172,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 170,262 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 170,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 158,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 158,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 146,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 146,127 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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 127,773 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 127,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 112,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 112,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 100,338 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 100,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2010 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail x2 in nsr tyre[unrepairable]***195/60H15S***

rear wheel arches/inner wings dirty

Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,891 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre not in vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2008 73,891 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre not in vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,611 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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GY03 PBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY03 PBV, 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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GY03 PBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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