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AF53 OMT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,752 mi
Last recorded128,752 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filter corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 128,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 119,216 miles

Coolant leak tank area ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside and rear and side of fuel tanks (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm uneven wear inner surface cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 119,215 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% bulb dull (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Coolant leak tank area ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside and rear and side of fuel tanks (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm uneven wear inner surface cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,047 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 110,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,943 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,224 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2013 90,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2013 90,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box poor?

Pass 25 Oct 2012 77,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear silencer poor?

Fail 24 Oct 2012 77,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear silencer poor?

Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,477 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 60,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 55,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,722 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 OMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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