MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,328 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability rear bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel damaged
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front headlamps cloudy
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front brake discs corroded and worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front tyre side wall damaged
Nearside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside rear wheel buckled
Nearside rear wheel leaking brake fluid
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front wheel damaged
Plastic sill covers fitted
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front position lights dim
Offside Front road wheel slight damage
fuel tank damp
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front position lights dim
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front road wheel slight damage
fuel tank damp
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
engine light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine idle speed erratic
service reminder illuminated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
battery warning light illuminated
engine idle speed erratic
engine management light illuminated
service reminder illuminated
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres perished
engine management light on
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
management light on
offside rear tyre perished
oil leak
slight roughness in both front strut top mounts
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
management light on
offside rear tyre perished
oil leak
slight roughness in both front strut top mounts
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY53 NSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 GY53 NSV, 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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GY53 NSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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