MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear axle bushes deteriorated close to limit.
Rear exhaust box deteriorated slightly.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Underside of vehicle corroded slightly.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle bushes worn close to limits.
Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.
Exhaust rear box corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust rear box corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front washer jet weak
Rear axle bushes deteriorated
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front washer jet weak
Rear axle bushes deteriorated
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.
Underside of vehicle corroded slightly.
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.
Underside of vehicle corroded slightly.
Offside rear brake performance low.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear brake performance low.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.
Accident damage to nearside rear. 1
Diesel tank damp. 1
Offside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit. 1
Rear brake imbalance close to limit. 1
Rear chassis corroded.3
Rear coil springs corroded. 3
Rear exhaust corroded close to limit. 1
Rear metal brake pipes corroded close slightly. 3
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Accident damage to nearside rear. 1
Diesel tank damp. 1
Offside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit. 1
Rear brake imbalance close to limit. 1
Rear chassis corroded.3
Rear coil springs corroded. 3
Rear exhaust corroded close to limit. 1
Rear metal brake pipes corroded close slightly. 3
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre perished between tread
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear tyre perished between tread
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp aim too low N/S and O/S (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S Also perished (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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AY53 YSR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 AY53 YSR, 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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AY53 YSR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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