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AD53 UOH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,719 mi
Last recorded202,719 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 202,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure.

cover sills fitted (inspection).

inner roof lining sagging.

wipers do not always return to park position.

Fail 26 Jan 2023 202,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure.

cover sills fitted (inspection).

inner roof lining sagging.

wipers do not always return to park position.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 201,384 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 201,348 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working THE WHOLE OF THE NEARSIDE NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 198,898 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 198,852 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 195,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 189,095 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 188,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding to much cant spin wheel by hand (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 187,747 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 181,735 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 174,885 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 174,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 167,079 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 167,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 158,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 148,742 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2013 139,881 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 119,204 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 109,580 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 92,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 92,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 72,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,251 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD53 UOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 AD53 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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