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AV53 WRD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,187 mi
Last recorded79,187 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,187 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 79,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,633 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BEFORE FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,773 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 76,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,654 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 73,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,972 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing outer tread

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,672 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,400 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 WRD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

AV53 WRD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is AV53 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 WRD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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