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AK53 EDF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamp lenses dull

Fail 3 Sep 2019 117,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ex part (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamp lenses dull

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 110,961 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded plus offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cut 20mm in middle tread

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

eml on

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 24 Aug 2017 103,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded plus offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut 20mm in middle tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,058 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2016 96,058 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2015 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation

Rear exhaust box corroded gas tight at present

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,940 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded gas tight at present

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,912 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light luminated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

exhaust tail box outer skin is deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

exhaust tail box outer skin is deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,423 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,821 miles

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

engine light activated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

some slight dampness in offside front headlight light outputt and aim not effected

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

the radiator is leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,420 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 34,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has some age related surface cracks

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,604 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

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 EDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK53 EDF, 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 EDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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