CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK53 JWC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,831 mi
Last recorded123,831 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 123,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak no damping effect

Offside Front Top mount slightly worn

Fail 5 Feb 2019 123,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Centre (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak no damping effect

Offside Front Top mount slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,778 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,940 miles

Engine management light on

Front windscreen washers weak

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

Wet in n/s headlamp

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount Missing (7.1.1)

Engine management light on

Front windscreen washers weak

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

Wet in n/s headlamp

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,626 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,226 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,179 miles

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

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

rear silencer & flange badly rusted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 67,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre worn low

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

O/s/r tyre worn low & uneven

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

rear silencer & flange badly rusted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 58,272 miles

Both rear tyres worn low & uneven

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust badly rusted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,272 miles

Both rear tyres worn low & uneven

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust badly rusted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,797 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 50,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,830 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK53 JWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 JWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK53 JWC?

You can check the full history of AK53 JWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK53 JWC registered?

AK53 JWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 JWC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK53 JWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK53 JWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.