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AF03 NZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,792 mi
Last recorded137,792 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 137,792 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 137,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 136,691 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 137,676 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 124,640 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 124,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 98,025 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot see brake pads through wheels could be worn

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

squeak from o/s/f brake looks pk at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,675 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,428 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 NZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

AF03 NZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AF03 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 NZU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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