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AF53 SXB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,674 mi
Last recorded81,674 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,674 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 81,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,609 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,173 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 23,173 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 SXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SXB, 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

How do I check the history of AF53 SXB?

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What year was AF53 SXB registered?

AF53 SXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is AF53 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SXB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 SXB have outstanding finance?

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