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AF03 MYC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,514 mi
Last recorded89,514 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,514 miles

Front headlamps dull

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

slight misfire at idle

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front headlamps dull

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

slight misfire at idle

Pass 19 May 2016 87,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

car has electrical issues

engine has a misfire at idle

front tyres worn on edges 185 65 15

rear brake pipes all greased up

Fail 10 May 2016 87,084 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated furrel excessivly corroded/weakened (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

car has electrical issues

engine has a misfire at idle

front tyres worn on edges 185 65 15

rear brake pipes all greased up

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 82,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,704 miles

engine light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,658 miles

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

offside door mirror secured by tape

Fail 23 Aug 2012 70,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

offside door mirror secured by tape

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,032 miles

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

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

offside door mirror shroud missing-but covered in gaffa tape -no sharpe edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,498 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,902 miles

1.Both rear tyres side wall starting to perish slightly. 2.Offside front tyre side wall starting to perish slightly. 3.Slight mist of oil around gearbox area.

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,981 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,116 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,968 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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AF03 MYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AF03 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

AF03 MYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AF03 MYC safe to buy?

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