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AV53 UXW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,195 mi
Last recorded117,195 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,195 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 2 Oct 2017 117,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,328 miles

Rear Exhaust joint rusty

Under tray fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust joint rusty

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 108,828 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 108,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,550 miles

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

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 102,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,643 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,813 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,520 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 73,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre with slight cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,886 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,331 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 UXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

AV53 UXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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