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AK53 NBG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,599 mi
Last recorded227,599 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 227,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread 195/60/15 88V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres showing signs of age

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 189,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 189,807 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 167,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 151,498 miles

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

near side front tyre perished

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 132,390 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 117,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 117,233 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,037 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 89,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 59,831 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 NBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

AK53 NBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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