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AV53 AYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,304 mi
Last recorded97,304 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,304 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 97,228 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 93,545 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,900 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to nearside front brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,721 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,662 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,774 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,774 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,768 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,245 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 52,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,891 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,617 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,617 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,774 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,676 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,676 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 AYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV53 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

AV53 AYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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