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AV53 AZR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,629 mi
Last recorded102,629 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,629 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 102,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,146 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 89,158 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 78,780 miles

managment light on

Fail 6 Jul 2013 78,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

managment light on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,108 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

neaside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

slight play in front strut top mountings

Fail 31 Jul 2012 71,106 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

neaside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

slight play in front strut top mountings

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,644 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight play in both front struts tops

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,981 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

light inbalance of rear brakes

slight play in front struts tops

Fail 2 Aug 2010 50,981 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

light inbalance of rear brakes

slight play in front struts tops

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,812 miles

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,800 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 16,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AZR, 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 AZR registered?

AV53 AZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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