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AF53 WFU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,471 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,027 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,621 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,610 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,465 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,301 miles

rear exhaust silensor coroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,703 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AF53 WFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WFU, 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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What year was AF53 WFU registered?

AF53 WFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AF53 WFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 WFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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