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AF53 KHA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,710 mi
Last recorded119,710 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 119,710 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rear lamps tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts (blue) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front top mounts have play

Fail 30 May 2019 119,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rear lamps tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts (blue) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front top mounts have play

Pass 25 Jun 2018 108,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 108,520 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle / flex to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,194 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 91,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust rubber missing rear back box

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,301 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

back box exhaust corroded and mount snapt but is supported

Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,301 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

back box exhaust corroded and mount snapt but is supported

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,893 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 76,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,068 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,834 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 41,916 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,687 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 32,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,103 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,143 miles

rear silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,837 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 18,823 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AF53 KHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF53 KHA, 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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AF53 KHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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