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AD03 ZHR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,140 mi
Last recorded227,140 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 227,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 227,132 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 224,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 221,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 204,983 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 204,982 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 167,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 167,239 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 142,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 142,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 119,195 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 99,646 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 99,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 83,943 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 ZHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

AD03 ZHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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