MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated around fixing bolts (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from nearside rear to offside rear corroded and borderline (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement no visual movement on cable into drum (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Note , offside effort is much lower than nearside . (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated around fixing bolts (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from nearside rear to offside rear corroded and borderline (1.1.11 (c))
Rear 85% imbalance on parking brake , offside effort is much lower than nearside effort
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses dull and deteriorated and starting to affect pattern and output of headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated around mounting screws (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have considerable movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses dull and deteriorated and starting to affect pattern and output of headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated around mounting screws (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have considerable movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have considerable movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and also worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped in half (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have considerable movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and also worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear silencer corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
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AK53 NBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 NBE, 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 NBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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