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AK53 NKD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,115 mi
Last recorded134,115 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 108,464 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,149 miles

Exhaust mounting broken on rear box

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 85,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting broken on rear box

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,539 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,808 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 39,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,294 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,636 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,196 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 21,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,627 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,215 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 NKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NKD, 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 NKD registered?

AK53 NKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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