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AF53 NZD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,363 mi
Last recorded33,363 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded central over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear intermediate (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,158 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,935 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,003 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 26,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,648 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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AF53 NZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF53 NZD, 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 AF53 NZD registered?

AF53 NZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is AF53 NZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 NZD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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