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AF03 MZY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,234 mi
Last recorded137,234 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 137,234 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 127,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 118,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 24 Dec 2015 108,577 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,224 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 87,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,184 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,733 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,827 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,352 miles

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

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 MZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

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

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