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AF03 MYM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,538 mi
Last recorded93,538 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,538 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 93,537 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective Front gear box stabiliser inadequately repaired ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 93,535 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both. deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and badly cracking. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,923 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perishing and 10 years old. (strong advise)

nearside front tyre badly perishing and 16 years old. (strong advise)

offside front badly perishing and 6 years old. (strong advise)

Fail 3 Jun 2019 73,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump faulty (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perishing and 10 years old. (strong advise)

nearside front tyre badly perishing and 16 years old. (strong advise)

offside front badly perishing and 6 years old. (strong advise)

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

offside and nearside front strut top mounts worn

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2018 70,295 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished

offside and nearside front strut top mounts worn

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 69,358 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 69,358 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,943 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,642 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 57,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,242 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,125 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 49,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,301 miles

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

Rear 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)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Apr 2010 45,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear 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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,899 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall & between treads

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall & between treads

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,175 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,420 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,395 miles

both front tyres worn around inner and outer edges and getting low on 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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AF03 MYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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