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AF53 YWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,362 mi
Last recorded97,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 97,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 90,971 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2021 87,181 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,004 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 83,985 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,681 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,802 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 55,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2012 44,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,711 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 34,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,714 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,765 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,022 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,201 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 YWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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