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AF53 PFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,216 mi
Last recorded88,216 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at lowest points heavily perished/cracked, deep cuts to inner shoulder, outer sidewall has damage possibly run on flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at lowest points perished/cracked, outer sidewall has damage possibly run on flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 88,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at lowest points heavily perished/cracked, deep cuts to inner shoulder, outer sidewall has damage possibly run on flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at lowest points perished/cracked, outer sidewall has damage possibly run on flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,221 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 83,220 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,999 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,642 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter corroding

nearside mirror backing missing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,694 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box holed and blowing

strong advise! offside front brake pipe corroded as previously marked

Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,694 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box holed and blowing

strong advise! offside front brake pipe corroded as previously marked

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,357 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked.poor condition

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,357 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked.poor condition

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2014 63,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 57,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,148 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,823 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,871 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,560 miles

centre rear seat belt webbing damaged

offside front wiper-blade splitting at ends

Fail 15 Mar 2008 31,560 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

centre rear seat belt webbing damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre also worn close to wear bars

offside front wiper-blade splitting at ends

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,181 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 PFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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