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AF53 YVN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,876 mi
Last recorded140,876 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 140,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 140,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight faded(no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight faded(no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre section insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 135,190 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 135,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,644 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 117,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 109,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 105,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,425 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,436 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre uneven wear on inside edge

Offside front tyre uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,112 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Strut top. (2.5.B.1b)

Unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats full.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 98,111 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Strut top. (2.5.B.1b)

Unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats full.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,916 miles

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,293 miles

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

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

rear exhaust and silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,231 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall(not deep enough to expose ply or cords)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 38,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2012 34,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,416 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,366 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,094 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 YVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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