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AK53 NKH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 95,405 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 91,585 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 91,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock mounting excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock mounting excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,347 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 87,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush excessive play and movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush excessive play and movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 82,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 82,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,329 miles

Front chip in window

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,193 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,974 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 59,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 59,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 56,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,395 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,272 miles

All metal brake pips starting to corrode.

Rear number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,474 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,220 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,766 miles

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

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 NKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 NKH registered?

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

Is AK53 NKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 NKH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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