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AK53 OEV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,026 mi
Last recorded113,026 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,026 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 113,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 112,370 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 111,372 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,657 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 107,657 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,593 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 106,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,065 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 104,056 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,192 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 97,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

tyers damaged 0n walls

wear on brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2015 90,833 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

eml light on

tyers damaged 0n walls

wear on brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,798 miles

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

sidewalls on rear tyres weak

undertray insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sidewalls on rear tyres weak

undertray insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 84,577 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on brake discs

Fail 24 Jun 2013 84,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

cover missing from nearside door mirror

imbalance on rear brakes

wear on brake discs

Fail 27 Jun 2012 81,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

cover missing from nearside door mirror

imbalance on rear brakes

wear on brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,573 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 73,854 miles

dampness around steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2010 73,854 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 68,710 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 68,708 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 63,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 64,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,019 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 41,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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