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AX53 BSU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,728 mi
Last recorded105,728 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,728 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 105,728 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box detactched (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,654 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,596 miles

Corrosion & pitting on front brake disc o/s & n/s

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Play in rear axle bushes

Rear shockers becoming weak/worn o/s & n/s

Rear tyre at n/s perishing cracking

Seatbelt webbing at o/s starting to fray

Water leak on radiator

Fail 6 Apr 2016 101,596 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion & pitting on front brake disc o/s & n/s

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Play in rear axle bushes

Seatbelt webbing at o/s starting to fray

Water leak on radiator

Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,384 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,124 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,697 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusty, exhaust system rusted and flaking,

Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f wiper split.

n/s/r brake pipe rusty, exhaust system rusted and flaking,

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,890 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,348 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusted,

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,655 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,026 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,564 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 40,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,715 miles

rear tyres scrubbing inner edge and cracking

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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AX53 BSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc 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 AX53 BSU, 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 AX53 BSU registered?

AX53 BSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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