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AK53 JWA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,234 mi
Last recorded45,234 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 45,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 42,805 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 42,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 42,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lamp disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to exhaust system and joint flanges

Fail 23 Dec 2022 42,552 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lamp disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to exhaust system and joint flanges

Pass 22 Dec 2021 42,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All slightly corroded. OS front outer JUST MET REQUIREMENT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system - general corrosion. Rear silencer outer skin corroded. Rear flange joint heavily corroded but no leak of exhaust gases.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 42,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All slightly corroded. OS front outer JUST MET REQUIREMENT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system - general corrosion. Rear silencer outer skin corroded. Rear flange joint heavily corroded but no leak of exhaust gases.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 42,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,680 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to exhaust system, outer skin on rear silencer

Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,036 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Rear Upper Additional stop lamps fitted and connected must be tested. Where extra lamps are fitted and there is doubt as to whether they are connected, the benefit of this doubt should be given to the presenter.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,680 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Outer both tyre's sidewall surface cracks may be cosmetic in nature if they don't extend past the rubber's outer surface

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer both tyre's sidewall surface cracks may be cosmetic in nature if they don't extend past the rubber's outer surface

Rear Upper Additional stop lamps fitted and connected must be tested. Where extra lamps are fitted and there is doubt as to whether they are connected, the benefit of this doubt should be given to the presenter.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 38,680 miles

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Outer both tyre's sidewall surface cracks may be cosmetic in nature if they don't extend past the rubber's outer surface

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer both tyre's sidewall surface cracks may be cosmetic in nature if they don't extend past the rubber's outer surface

Rear Upper Additional stop lamps fitted and connected must be tested. Where extra lamps are fitted and there is doubt as to whether they are connected, the benefit of this doubt should be given to the presenter.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 36,436 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,276 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion Rear section corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,939 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 25,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,961 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,392 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,016 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 11,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,524 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,929 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,693 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 JWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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