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AK53 HZN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,231 mi
Last recorded201,231 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 201,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring the underside view

Fail 7 Apr 2016 201,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted obscuring the underside view

Pass 10 Feb 2015 200,358 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 196,732 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 189,233 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 189,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 183,873 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box getting thin

Fail 14 Feb 2012 183,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box getting thin

Pass 25 Feb 2011 177,633 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 177,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 169,460 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wipers do not park

Fail 18 Feb 2010 169,460 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

wipers do not park

Pass 26 Feb 2009 146,506 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 146,506 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 117,642 miles

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

n/s front tyre geting low

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s rear handbrake slight sticking

Pass 22 Jan 2007 99,364 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 99,364 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 HZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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