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AV53 NFO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,923 mi
Last recorded93,923 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 93,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Braking system leaking abs pump (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer mount is broken but the exhaust is still supported

both front headlamp lens are becoming frosted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level only just above the minimum mark (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,346 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 84,345 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,934 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,263 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 37,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 26,438 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 17,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,970 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 NFO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NFO, 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 NFO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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