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AD03 UBS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,288 mi
Last recorded85,288 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,288 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 83,446 miles

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

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

n/s rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2017 82,394 miles

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

Nearside rear lens cracked.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear lens cracked.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join (7.1.2)

offside mirror glass loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,048 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,298 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,359 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,525 miles

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

nearside front brake is slightly binding

Fail 17 Jun 2008 40,523 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,212 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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AD03 UBS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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