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AD53 KZA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,269 mi
Last recorded164,269 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 164,269 miles

both side rear coil spring slightly corroded

misting of oil underneed

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 146,151 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 131,197 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Oct 2014 131,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2013 119,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,255 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 90,824 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 65,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,008 miles

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 KZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KZA, 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.

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AD53 KZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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