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AK53 UEJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen aim low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main units x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear tyres worn outer edges and displaying age related cracking poor condition x 2

Pass 27 May 2016 99,789 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 99,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,277 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly nearing legal limit

hand brake feels dead in operation [poss cables]

Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front tyres nearing legal limit

metal brake pipes to front and rear flexi hoses becoming rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,699 miles

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

front tyres nearing legal limit

metal brake pipes to front and rear flexi hoses becoming rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,330 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

front and rear number plates water marked

rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,136 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre flat

Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,637 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

near side rear tyre flat

Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,244 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 47,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 42,191 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

all four tyre pressures appear low

lambda readings just within tolerances

nearside rear tyre slight distortion

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,191 miles

all four tyre pressures appear low

lambda readings just within tolerances

nearside rear tyre slight distortion

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,158 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,219 miles

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

rear number plate backing unbonding

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 UEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UEJ, 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 UEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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