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AV53 LYY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,817 mi
Last recorded132,817 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 132,817 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 132,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 129,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 121,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 121,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,639 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 89,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,538 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,585 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 61,577 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 55,870 miles

rear exhaust box outter skin corroding away

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,178 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,868 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

AV53 LYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is AV53 LYY safe to buy?

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