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GY53 NSV

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,328 mi
Last recorded135,328 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 NSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 135,328 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 135,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 130,625 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 130,625 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 117,097 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 106,331 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2016 106,330 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,148 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 104,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 100,783 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,908 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,521 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 90,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,233 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,574 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 38,772 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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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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