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AF53 YVT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,952 mi
Last recorded101,952 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 101,952 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 13 Oct 2025 101,952 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,039 miles

both nearside tyres perished

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 10 Sep 2024 96,039 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres perished

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,031 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside anti roll link

Fail 28 Sep 2023 90,031 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside anti roll link

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,668 miles

play in front top shock mounts

slight play in nearside front anti roll link

Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,304 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,885 miles

slight oil leak engine

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,081 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 71,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,398 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXES ON INNER WINGS CORNERS CORRODED

Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,398 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXES ON INNER WINGS CORNERS CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,614 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,506 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,799 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,186 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,318 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,472 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,992 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,638 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,119 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 YVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

AF53 YVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AF53 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 YVT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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