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AV53 UYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 131,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 122,473 miles

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

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

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

gearbox mounting rubber worn

Fail 24 May 2016 122,473 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox mounting rubber worn

Pass 22 May 2015 113,585 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

body damage

Fail 22 May 2015 113,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body damage

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,154 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,374 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside head lamp faded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 98,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside head lamp faded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,099 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,218 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes wax oiled

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,983 miles

exhaust system rusty/split

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,961 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON WEAR IND

REAR EXHAUSTBOX RUSTY

Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,031 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 31,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 UYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

AV53 UYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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