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AK53 HZJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,586 mi
Last recorded151,586 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 151,586 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 151,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 145,346 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 138,678 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 138,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable broken (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 134,143 miles

h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 2 Dec 2013 128,123 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 128,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,420 miles

slight leak rear exhaust clamp

Fail 31 Oct 2012 122,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight leak rear exhaust clamp

Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,217 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 96,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,982 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 76,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both rear tyres out of shape nearside more

Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,518 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 62,518 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,026 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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AK53 HZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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