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AD53 KYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,011 mi
Last recorded41,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,305 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,303 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2011 36,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,384 miles

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

both front brake discs scored

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre perrishing on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,086 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,176 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,404 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,194 miles

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

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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AD53 KYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD53 KYU, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 KYU registered?

AD53 KYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2003.

Is AD53 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 KYU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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