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AF53 UOB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,354 mi
Last recorded107,354 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 107,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 107,354 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure corner of bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 99,011 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 99,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release hadle missing.can be opened with cable

Fail 4 Oct 2023 90,068 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle missing , can be opened with cable

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seep /staining advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

head lamp lens slight deterioration

Fail 28 Sep 2022 82,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seep /staining advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

head lamp lens slight deterioration

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both headlamp lenses faded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated , not likely to be misread

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both headlamp lenses faded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated , not likely to be misread

Rear exhaust tailbox 1 bracket adrift, may weld

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth minor (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front top struts mounts slight movement /wear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace knocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace knocks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective may weld (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres bald edges

Nearside Front top strut mount slight mount movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm uneven wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing bald inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi pipe deterioration no leaks

slight coolant staining /minor seep offside bottom corner of radiator

Fail 25 Sep 2019 65,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front nearside and offside tyres bald edges

Nearside Front top strut mount slight mount movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm uneven wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing bald inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi pipe deterioration no leaks

slight coolant staining /minor seep offside bottom corner of radiator

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,658 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded edge inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre wear inner edge small cuts on tread no cords/ply exposed at time.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Number plate slight deterioration

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,553 miles

Front top strut mounts slight play

Nearside Rear tyre cut on tread no cords/ply exposed at time

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 54,553 miles

Front top strut mounts slight play

Nearside Rear tyre cut on tread no cords/ply exposed at time

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator valve to o/s hose (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/rear coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,893 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear washer inop

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,576 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2009 31,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,774 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,163 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 UOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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