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AK53 EDC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,776 mi
Last recorded107,776 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r wing damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,215 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r wing damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,864 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,633 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,891 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,861 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,920 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades worn

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 EDC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AK53 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

AK53 EDC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 EDC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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