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AU53 AEL

2003 Proton Satria

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

62,636 mi
Last recorded62,636 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 62,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,536 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 62,513 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

This is a modified competition rally car, therefor doesn't have some testable items such as rear seats, steering lock, fixed seats and harnesses.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 58,750 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 May 2017 58,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,402 miles

streeing rack mounting has be repaired and only just meets a reasonable standard

Fail 10 Jun 2014 53,402 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

streeing rack mounting has be repaired and only just meets a reasonable standard

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,023 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

n/s steering rack mounting been welded ok at time of test

o/s/f indicator lens missing but still correct colour

Fail 26 Apr 2013 53,023 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

n/s steering rack mounting been welded ok at time of test

o/s/f indicator lens missing but still correct colour

Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,020 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

n/s steering rack mounting been welded ok at time of test

o/s/f indicator lens missing but still correct colour

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,326 miles

nearside steering rack repair sufficient but poor

Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,326 miles

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

nearside steering rack repair sufficient but poor

Fail 20 Jul 2011 51,321 miles

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 51,319 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2010 46,494 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,536 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,372 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 AEL is a 2003 Proton Satria in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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