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AF03 OAH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,834 mi
Last recorded122,834 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,834 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 122,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 112,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 112,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,991 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but no exsposed cords.

offside repeter lamp cover missing.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,192 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 86,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,834 miles

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

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

oil warning lamp flashing

Fail 30 Mar 2012 82,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

oil warning lamp flashing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,785 miles

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

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

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

WIPER BLADES SPLITTING AND IN POOR CONDITION

ONCE ENGINE WAS HOT OIL WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON AT IDLE

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,925 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 72,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,305 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,236 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 63,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,936 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 51,936 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OAH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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