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AK53 NPY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,887 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,287 miles

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

Engine management light is on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,242 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,876 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,616 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,334 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 NPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

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

Is AK53 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 NPY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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