MOT Status
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156,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
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)
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)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
engine coolant below min
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
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre has 3 nails
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
nail in both rear tyres
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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