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AD03 YGG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,561 mi
Last recorded110,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 110,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 110,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 108,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

service light on

Fail 22 May 2013 108,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all wiper blades worn but clearing screen ok

service light on

Pass 22 May 2012 104,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2011 100,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre feathering and perishing slightly

Pass 26 May 2010 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

wipers not always parking

Fail 26 May 2010 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

wipers not always parking

Pass 29 May 2009 78,342 miles

front wipers will not park

Fail 29 May 2009 78,342 miles

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

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

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

front wipers will not park

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and feathered on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,737 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

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 YGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

AD03 YGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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