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AV53 LWR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,914 mi
Last recorded191,914 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 191,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 191,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 186,021 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 174,545 miles

exhaust back box joint in rusty condition

Pass 16 Sep 2016 142,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,376 miles

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,546 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 108,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,865 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 101,865 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,429 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,115 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED. N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

FRONT TO REAR AND N/S REAR TO O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 81,115 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODED. N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

FRONT TO REAR AND N/S REAR TO O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,243 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

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

PARK CABLES AT BACKPLATE CORRODED. EXHAUST CORRODED.

WIPERS PARK POSITION FOR ATTENTION.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,710 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,886 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 48,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,991 miles

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

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 LWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LWR, 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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AV53 LWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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