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AB53 ZAK

2010 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,750 mi
Last recorded143,750 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Astra69,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 ZAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 143,750 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel

smell of fuel but no leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2025 166,069 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 133,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 144,869 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 124,510 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 124,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 122,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 118,453 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 118,453 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,890 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 114,023 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,533 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 110,358 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 110,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,607 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 69,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 170,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,256 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,781 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,983 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,907 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 86,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,953 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,043 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 38,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 28 Nov 2015 34,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 50,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s rear tyre splitting between tread

Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,151 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 14,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 8,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AB53 ZAK is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 69,130 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 Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB53 ZAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 16 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB53 ZAK is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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