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AU53 AEF

2003 Proton Satria

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,577 mi
Last recorded96,577 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2023 96,577 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,497 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 96,497 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 95,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 95,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,178 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,866 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower wing loose

both front flexi brake hoses and abs wires temp secured with cable ties

Fail 21 Dec 2017 94,860 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower wing loose

both front flexi brake hoses and abs wires temp secured with cable ties

Pass 28 Dec 2016 94,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,500 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 92,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 91,931 miles

both front flexi brake hoses secured by cable ties

both rear tyres aged and cracking tread getting low

rear exhaust rubber split incomplete

Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,831 miles

n/s/f anf o/s/f flexi brake hoses secured by plastic cable ties

underside of evgine bay covered by shield restricting inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2013 87,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f anf o/s/f flexi brake hoses secured by plastic cable ties

underside of evgine bay covered by shield restricting inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,841 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 48,803 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,694 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,155 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,262 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 64,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n.s.f and o.s.f anti roll bar links missing

n.s.f and o.s.f flexi brake pipe secured by pull ties

Pass 15 Dec 2007 59,767 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,848 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 43,351 miles

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

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

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 AEF is a 2003 Proton Satria in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AEF, 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 AEF is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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