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GY53 VBT

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,568 mi
Last recorded156,568 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 156,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 156,568 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 152,240 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 148,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 145,042 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 144,983 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 140,918 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs back plates are corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 136,640 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all discs back plates are corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 128,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,393 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 102,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 102,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,161 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,371 miles

engine coolant below min

Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,371 miles

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

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

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

engine coolant below min

Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,012 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 76,012 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,641 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,240 miles

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

offside rear tyre has 3 nails

Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre has 3 nails

Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,549 miles

nail in both rear tyres

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 VBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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