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AU53 ADZ

2003 Proton Satria

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,626 mi
Last recorded139,626 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ADZ
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 139,626 miles

Vehicle Presented As Stage Rally Car

Pass 29 Dec 2017 97,738 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 97,735 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,916 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,052 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 19 Dec 2014 57,052 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,598 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 3 Jul 2013 51,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 22 May 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

incorrect battery fitted and may cause a short circuit

Fail 21 May 2012 47,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

incorrect battery fitted and may cause a short circuit

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,419 miles

MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK, MAIN BEAM WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED ON DIP BEAM AND GOES OFF WHEN ON MAIN BEAM

Fail 3 Jun 2011 44,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK, MAIN BEAM WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED ON DIP BEAM AND GOES OFF WHEN ON MAIN BEAM

Pass 28 May 2010 43,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 43,325 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,133 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Satria?

Based on 31,089 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,555
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,899
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,856
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,274
fog lamp not working 1,259
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AU53 ADZ is a 2003 Proton Satria in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,761 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 Proton Satria fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,899 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 ADZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Satria is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 ADZ is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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