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AK53 ECD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,606 mi
Last recorded146,606 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ECD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 146,606 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 146,606 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 137,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 126,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 102,778 miles

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.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,526 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,250 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 74,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,883 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 55,883 miles

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.

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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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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AK53 ECD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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