MOT Status
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45,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
general corrosion to exhaust system, outer skin on rear silencer
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.
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.
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.
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)
Exhaust system general corrosion Rear section corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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