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AX53 OKM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,347 mi
Last recorded91,347 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 88,980 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 36,717 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 36,717 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 84,148 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 84,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 81,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

has had rear end damage

Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,795 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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AX53 OKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX53 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

AX53 OKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AX53 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 OKM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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