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AY53 YSR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,294 mi
Last recorded146,294 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 146,294 miles

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.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 145,312 miles

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.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 143,916 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 143,916 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 142,327 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 142,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 140,249 miles

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.

Fail 18 Oct 2019 140,249 miles

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.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,651 miles

Offside rear brake performance low.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 135,651 miles

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.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 131,559 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 131,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,306 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 126,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,028 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 123,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 120,007 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 120,007 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,572 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 116,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,358 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 108,088 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 108,088 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,445 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,457 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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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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