MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine management light is illuminated.
Front to rear brake pipes are corroded.
Nearside outer sil is dented.
Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front brake flexi hose metal ferrule is corroded.
Offside front side light is dim.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front brake flexi hose metal ferrule is corroded.
Offside front side light is dim.
Engine management light is illuminated.
Front to rear brake pipes are corroded.
Nearside outer sil is dented.
Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.
Front brake pipes to flexi hoses are corroded.
Nearside outer sil panel is damaged and sil cover is missing.(Advise early repair.)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake pipes to flexi hoses are corroded.
Headlight lenses are faded.
Nearside outer sil panel is damaged and sil cover is missing.(Advise early repair.)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre to rear brake pipes to flexi hoses are corroded.
Front tyres are on legal limit.(ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)
Nearside and offside front brake pipes are corroded.
Nearside outer sil panel is damaged.(Advise early repair.)
Rear tyres are very close to legal limit.(ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT.)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre to rear brake pipes to flexi hoses are corroded.
Drivers door mirror glass is missing.
Front tyres are on legal limit.(ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)
Nearside and offside front brake pipes are corroded.
Nearside outer sil panel is damaged.(Advise early repair.)
Rear tyres are very close to legal limit.(ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT.)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both centre brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded
rear exhaust in poor condition
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front tyres are close to wear bars and are worn slightly on outer edges of tread.
Nearside+Offside front brake pipes are in early stages of corrosion.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake pipes are corroded from flexi hoses to rear of front subframe unions.
Slight play in offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear tyres slighty lumpy and perished
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 LYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 LYH, 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 LYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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