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AV53 MFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,676 mi
Last recorded91,676 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 91,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,894 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,609 miles

engine light on

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,050 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,050 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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)

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn down to minimum tread depth(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nearside rear tyre worn close to minimum tread depth

slight damage to offside front seatbelt webbing

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,305 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,855 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,087 miles

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

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 MFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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