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AV53 LXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,922 mi
Last recorded121,922 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 121,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 121,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 111,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,675 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,123 miles

both front outer cv boots have slight seepage of grease

engine management warning light is on indicating a fault

interior mirror is slightly insecre

nail in offside rear tyre

offside door mirror is slightly insecure

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,977 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 52,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,839 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 LXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

AV53 LXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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