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AV53 NFN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,292 mi
Last recorded105,292 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box/pipe corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 105,290 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Pattern hazy (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Pattern hazy (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box/pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,273 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 98,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,372 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 91,372 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 84,769 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,364 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,364 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,897 miles

front exhaust pipe minor leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,942 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 62,928 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,696 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 56,696 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,050 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 41,493 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,258 miles

rear silencer outerskin heavily corroded

sideskirts fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2007 27,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,530 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 NFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFN, 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 NFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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