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AF03 OAJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,350 mi
Last recorded128,350 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 128,350 miles

Covers over both outer sills

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 128,114 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Covers over both outer sills

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,852 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak at radiator

Fail 7 Sep 2015 115,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak at radiator

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,327 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 18 Sep 2014 102,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s front tyre getting low

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,540 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 95,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 84,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,796 miles

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

fuel filter corroeded

poor image near side

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,196 miles

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

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,649 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,822 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 34,822 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 30,035 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 OAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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