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AK53 NDL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,790 mi
Last recorded61,790 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 61,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,234 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 54,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,425 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 128,163 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 128,163 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,880 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside shoulders

Pass 30 Sep 2011 113,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 104,939 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 104,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs scored

plastic covered sills

split in n/s drive shaft inboard boot

Pass 10 Oct 2009 89,155 miles

exhaust slightly noise

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,888 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,624 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,907 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 26,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 NDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NDL, 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 NDL registered?

AK53 NDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is AK53 NDL safe to buy?

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