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AU53 AVW

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,906 mi
Last recorded73,906 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AVW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,906 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,900 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,205 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,205 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,700 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 55,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,932 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,536 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 32,344 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,469 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 23,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 73,040 MOT tests across 6,045 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
6,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,323
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,981
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,097
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,266
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AU53 AVW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,366 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 Hyundai Elantra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,323 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 AVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Elantra typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 AVW registered?

AU53 AVW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 AVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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