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AD03 HXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 87,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,677 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 80,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 80,466 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 80,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lamp also badly condensated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 79,886 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 78,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,420 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut but not reaching cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut but not reaching cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,923 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 65,389 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn uneven

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,439 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition + both have nails

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,218 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGES

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2011 59,218 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGES

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,162 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,294 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,643 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AD03 HXA, 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 HXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 HXA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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