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AF53 WNM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,842 mi
Last recorded94,842 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,842 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 84,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,525 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges just within minimum mot limits

engine management light indicates a malfunction

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,064 miles

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,970 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp outputs slightly reduced lenses frosty

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,291 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp outputs slightly reduced lenses frosty

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 54,647 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,188 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,504 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,504 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,981 miles

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

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

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 WNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WNM, 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 WNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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