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AF53 OHT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,233 mi
Last recorded115,233 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,233 miles

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

both headlamps poor beam image

Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,357 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,065 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front rediator leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,076 miles

bothside front metal brake pipe inner and around wheel arch are getting rusty.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,340 miles

Offside front tyre is worn close to legal limit.

Spare tyre is worn beyond legal limit for use on road.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 52,339 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre is worn close to legal limit.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre is worn beyond legal limit for use on road.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,283 miles

Engine is noisy (tappet?).

Interior rear view mirror is not fully secure.

Nearside front tyre is very worn at outer shoulder.

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers are almost off brackets. (retaining clips missing?)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,009 miles

nearside rear tyre appears to be slightly misshaped

Fail 13 Jul 2007 37,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre appears to be slightly misshaped

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,001 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 OHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OHT, 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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What year was AF53 OHT registered?

AF53 OHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is AF53 OHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 OHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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