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AV53 OFU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and near limit

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2017 85,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and near limit

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 79,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,598 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,322 miles

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

Wipers do not always park in the neutral position

Fail 1 Jul 2013 65,322 miles

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

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

Wipers do not always park in the neutral position

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,325 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,676 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 34,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,705 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,472 miles

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

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

small cut in N/S/R tyre not showing canvas but tread 0mm

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 OFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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