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AV53 UHA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

237,309 mi
Last recorded237,309 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 237,309 miles

n/s/f coil spring rubbing on body

n/s/r tyre out of shape

oil leak

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 7 Aug 2020 237,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f coil spring rubbing on body

n/s/r tyre out of shape

oil leak

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 31 Jul 2019 221,801 miles

All tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pedal rubbers worn

Fail 29 Jul 2019 221,784 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

All tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pedal rubbers worn

Rear exhaust not secured in exhaust rubber

Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 2 Aug 2018 205,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn on inner edge

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 4 Sep 2017 193,772 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 193,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front side wall cracked

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

Offside Front side wall cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 181,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 181,975 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 171,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 156,442 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 156,442 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 143,470 miles

rear dust covers on rear shock absorbers insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2013 143,470 miles

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

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

rear dust covers on rear shock absorbers insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2012 127,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 127,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,738 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 99,022 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,284 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 UHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UHA, 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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What year was AV53 UHA registered?

AV53 UHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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