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AF03 MXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,447 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 71,446 miles

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

corrosion in offside front metal brake pipe

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust sections

Fail 7 Feb 2013 67,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust sections

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,791 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,862 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,547 miles

front pads getting low.both front tyres wearing around inner and outer edges and low on tread 3mm

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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AF03 MXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF03 MXG, 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 AF03 MXG registered?

AF03 MXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is AF03 MXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 MXG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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