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AK53 NCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,098 mi
Last recorded107,098 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,098 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

front brake disc condition poor

Fail 8 Aug 2012 107,098 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

front brake disc condition poor

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,064 miles

NS and OS rear tyres worn on inner edge

NSF droplink has restricted movement

NSF inner CV gaiter perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,064 miles

NS and OS rear tyres worn on inner edge

NSF droplink has restricted movement

NSF inner CV gaiter perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,701 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,610 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,116 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,797 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 27,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

AK53 NCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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