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AF03 NZJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,186 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 81,632 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre , nail in leg

Fail 21 Jan 2021 76,886 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre , nail in leg

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre , screw in tread

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe split (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 68,994 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe split (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections , flanges very rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges on middle and rear sections broken (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

water leak from engine near timing case cover

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,313 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,237 miles

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

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,908 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,983 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,957 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,915 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,543 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 NZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

AF03 NZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 NZJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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