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AF53 YXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,534 mi
Last recorded130,534 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,534 miles

Rear both rear brake pipe corrowded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 125,307 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 125,307 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 117,517 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 117,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,166 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,536 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 101,536 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 92,609 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 92,609 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,305 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,305 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,673 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,958 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 YXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

AF53 YXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 YXA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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