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AV53 GZZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,908 mi
Last recorded102,908 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 102,908 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 102,851 miles

age related surface rust to underside

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 94,885 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 93,443 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,182 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,060 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,624 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,799 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,805 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 29,805 miles

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

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

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 GZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

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

Is AV53 GZZ safe to buy?

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