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AK53 NBE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,866 mi
Last recorded141,866 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,866 miles

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))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 141,836 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 129,947 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 129,912 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,910 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 119,844 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,524 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,028 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,707 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,027 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,136 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,039 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,543 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

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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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