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AD03 GGJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,455 mi
Last recorded118,455 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 118,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 14 Oct 2014 118,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,248 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 100,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,538 miles

near side rear tyre worne inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre worne inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,885 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edge

rear silencer worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 69,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edge

rear silencer worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,480 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,653 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play osf wheel bearing

various parts exhasht deteriating

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,585 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R TYRE CUT TO SIDEWALL

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

Pass 29 May 2008 28,469 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,815 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 23,815 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 19,989 miles

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

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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AD03 GGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AD03 GGJ, 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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AD03 GGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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