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AD03 URW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,419 mi
Last recorded95,419 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 95,419 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhault rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 86,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,494 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 82,494 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,353 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,844 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 73,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,274 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,477 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 4,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 3,739 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 URW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 URW, 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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What year was AD03 URW registered?

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

Is AD03 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 URW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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