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GY53 VAU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

168,238 mi
Last recorded168,238 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 168,238 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside mirror case missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and heat shield loose

Pass 10 Mar 2020 166,281 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated / corroded and heat shield loose

Fail 4 Mar 2020 166,281 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated / corroded and heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2019 162,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 158,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 154,788 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 154,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 154,750 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake resevoir cap missing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 151,575 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 151,544 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 144,200 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 144,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 130,463 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

tow bar ellectric socket flap cover missing

Fail 4 Sep 2013 130,458 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

tow bar ellectric socket flap cover missing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 120,418 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 120,395 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 112,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,805 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,249 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 81,249 miles

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

nearside front shocker damp

number plate lamps bit dim

off side rear tyre close to limits

Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,958 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 VAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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