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AV53 AYO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

246,438 mi
Last recorded246,438 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 246,438 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 246,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 245,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box rubber split

Pass 2 Aug 2018 245,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 238,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 232,194 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 225,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 217,700 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Jul 2013 210,367 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 203,208 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 194,756 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 179,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 159,942 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake in-balance slightly high 24%

Pass 3 Sep 2008 148,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 133,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 117,014 miles

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

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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AV53 AYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 AYO, 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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What year was AV53 AYO registered?

AV53 AYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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