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AD03 ZHN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,268 mi
Last recorded246,268 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 246,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake slightly sticking

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 241,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and o/s/front plus n/s/rear bleed screw broken (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leaks -- messy rather than serious

heavy rust in rear cross member behind bumper --- not prescribed area

o/s/steering rack gaiter deteriorated / inner retaining clip poor

Fail 18 Jan 2017 241,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and o/s/front plus n/s/rear bleed screw broken (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leaks -- messy rather than serious

headlamps both deteriorated -- output reduced and no dip beam pattern/cut off

heavy rust in rear cross member behind bumper --- not prescribed area

o/s/steering rack gaiter deteriorated / inner retaining clip poor

Pass 15 Jan 2016 231,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens diffused but giving correct beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis prior to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens diffused but giving correct beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to properly assess most under vehicle brake pipes as covered with protective grease

Pass 12 Jan 2015 223,737 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split

nearside front wiper blade split on very end

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre becoming low on tread

smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 8 Jan 2015 223,707 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber split

nearside front wiper blade split on very end

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre becoming low on tread

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 15 Jan 2014 214,146 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 203,196 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 203,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 191,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 191,669 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 180,978 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2009 169,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 157,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 142,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 106,335 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 ZHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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