MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1.5 litres of Oil added prior to Emissions Test.
Engine Rattles.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
oil level was low
rear wiper split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear tyre is perishing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine Fault Warning Lamp illuminted during test.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
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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AK53 ECD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AK53 ECD, 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 AK53 ECD registered?
AK53 ECD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is AK53 ECD safe to buy?
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