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AV53 LYX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,800 mi
Last recorded78,800 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,800 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,068 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2010 46,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,356 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,600 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 28,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,018 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer case corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,647 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 LYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 LYX registered?

AV53 LYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is AV53 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 LYX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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