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AK53 JWF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,670 mi
Last recorded54,670 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 54,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 53,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

complete exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2024 53,702 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

complete exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2023 52,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear sections of exhaust becoming deteriorated

nearside headlamp condensated

Fail 6 Nov 2023 52,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust becoming deteriorated

nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,289 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 51,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 49,387 miles

rear bumper loose on offside

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2020 47,918 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

nearside front wing under guard loose

nearside headlight becoming condensated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 44,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front bumper loose due to damage

offside headlight slightly condensated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

sill covers preventing inspection of sills

Fail 8 Oct 2018 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

sill covers preventing inspection of sills

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside front to rear and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,900 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 31,886 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,135 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 28,135 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,306 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,238 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,587 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,745 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 JWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JWF, 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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What year was AK53 JWF registered?

AK53 JWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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