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AF03 OAM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,783 mi
Last recorded185,783 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 185,783 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 185,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe section at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 183,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 181,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 179,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 174,510 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 169,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 163,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 157,735 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 151,252 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 148,821 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 148,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 141,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 117,437 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 91,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 91,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,385 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 OAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 OAM registered?

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

Is AF03 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 OAM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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