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AF53 WLR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,914 mi
Last recorded102,914 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,914 miles

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

Rear Rear seats removed

Fail 23 Feb 2018 102,745 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,759 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,439 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,439 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 72,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,812 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 64,812 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,969 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,642 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,901 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 32,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,530 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 WLR 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 70.6%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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