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AF53 PCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,166 mi
Last recorded147,166 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,166 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2018 147,166 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Exhaust system deteriorating

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 136,611 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside Front And Both Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2017 136,611 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside Front And Both Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 127,377 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 127,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 123,264 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 114,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,889 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 86,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,030 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,612 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 PCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PCY, 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 PCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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