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AD03 WYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,469 mi
Last recorded109,469 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 109,469 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,757 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 103,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,987 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,865 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 92,865 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,271 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,635 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 79,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,072 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 79,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

front wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,339 miles

handbrake imbalance 60%

Fail 18 Apr 2011 78,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake imbalance 60%

Pass 27 May 2010 74,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,385 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 48,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,894 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 45,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tracking

Pass 30 May 2006 38,294 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 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 WYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WYU, 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 WYU registered?

AD03 WYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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