MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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