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AV53 LYH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,769 mi
Last recorded194,769 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 194,769 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 177,573 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 163,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 146,611 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 136,851 miles

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.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 136,851 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 128,910 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 128,910 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 115,984 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 115,984 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,318 miles

both centre brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,690 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,562 miles

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.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,103 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 77,103 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2008 62,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,337 miles

Both rear tyres slighty lumpy and perished

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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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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