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AF53 YWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,823 mi
Last recorded140,823 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 140,823 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side from rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 140,823 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side from rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 134,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 134,622 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 129,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 129,080 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 124,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both side rear tyre treads feathered

Fail 24 Nov 2015 124,099 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both side rear tyre treads feathered

Pass 10 Nov 2014 116,302 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 116,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,975 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 107,975 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,142 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2013 105,142 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 97,890 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,265 miles

Front discs quite worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,928 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 76,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,965 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,439 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AF53 YWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWZ, 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 YWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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