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AD03 USE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,287 mi
Last recorded80,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,287 miles

CORROSION ON N/S/F X REAR BRAKE PIPES / FRONT GEARBOX MOUNT WORN

DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL X NAIL X CUTTING OUT ON OUTTER

LIGHT ON DASH / SILL COVERS FITTRD / REAR PLATE / HEADLIGHTS

MIDDLE X REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION ./ MARKS ON FRONT DISCS

SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES ON O/S/F TYRE /SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CORROSION ON N/S/F X REAR BRAKE PIPES / FRONT GEARBOX MOUNT WORN

DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL X NAIL X CUTTING OUT ON OUTTER

LIGHT ON DASH / SILL COVERS FITTRD / REAR PLATE / HEADLIGHTS

MIDDLE X REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION ./ MARKS ON FRONT DISCS

SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES ON O/S/F TYRE /SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,275 miles

CORROSION ON MIDDLE X REAR BOX / N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI HOSES/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK / LIGHT ON DASH /

Fail 3 Jan 2015 72,275 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON MIDDLE X REAR BOX / N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXI HOSES/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK / LIGHT ON DASH /

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 65,514 miles

rear box corroding / n/s/f tyre cutting out on edges / slight play in front top mounts / slight wear on o/s/f tyre on edges / rear brake pipes corroding / slight oil leak / tracking

Fail 31 Dec 2013 65,514 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear box corroding / n/s/f tyre cutting out on edges / slight play in front top mounts / slight wear on o/s/f tyre on edges / rear brake pipes corroding / slight oil leak / tracking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,160 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm / rear box corroding / sill covers fitted / slight corrsion on rear brake pipes / gearbox mount splitting

Fail 25 Oct 2012 58,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm / rear box corroding / sill covers fitted / slight corrsion on rear brake pipes / gearbox mount splitting

Pass 5 Nov 2011 51,898 miles

front brake pads low slight play n/s rack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,068 miles

REAR BOX CORRODING BAD BUT NOT BLOWING

REAR TYRES PERRISHING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/FDROP LINK

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,238 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 USE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

AD03 USE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is AD03 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 USE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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