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AV53 AZT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,949 mi
Last recorded30,949 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 30,949 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 30,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 28,817 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 28,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 21,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 13,588 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,811 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 7,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 5,068 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 4,089 miles

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 AZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AZT, 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 AZT registered?

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

Is AV53 AZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 AZT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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