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HG53 HGP

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,624 mi
Last recorded162,624 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 HGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 162,624 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 162,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 151,999 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Sep 2015 151,826 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 132,914 miles

Front brake disc inner faces rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2014 132,913 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2013 120,461 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 120,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,034 miles

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

High level brake light N/W

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,034 miles

High level brake light N/W

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,888 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 74,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,800 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 46,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,303 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,962 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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HG53 HGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HG53 HGP, 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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What year was HG53 HGP registered?

HG53 HGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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