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AF03 OES

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

129,695 mi
Last recorded129,695 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,695 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 129,691 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 125,315 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link- ball joint cover deteriorated

o/s/f top mount- play

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2022 122,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2022 122,616 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,694 miles

2 x front top mounts- play

2 x headlamps deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2021 118,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

2 x front top mounts- play

2 x headlamps deteriorated

nail- n/s/r

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,785 miles

2 x headlamps deteriorated

2 x top mounts- slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2020 114,785 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2 x front (when braking) (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when position lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

2 x headlamps deteriorated

2 x top mounts- slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2019 109,079 miles

Slight play on both front top mounts

x2 front headlamps deteriorated

x2 front tyres wearing close to the legal limit 185-65-15

Fail 18 Feb 2019 109,079 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 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Slight play on both front top mounts

x2 front headlamps deteriorated

x2 front tyres wearing close to the legal limit 185-65-15

Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,770 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 104,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper in the way (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,765 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,451 miles

ENGINE WARING LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR+NSR-tyre out of shape

exhaust flex pipe worn

Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

ENGINE WARING LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR+NSR-tyre out of shape

exhaust flex pipe worn

Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,564 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 62,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,838 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 53,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,465 miles

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

light corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

movemant to nearside front top strut mount

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,452 miles

off side front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,776 miles

nail in shoulder of offside front tyre

rear exhaust section corroded

slight inbalance to rear brakes

Fail 9 Jan 2008 28,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

back box peeling slightly no blow

slight play in nearside front top mount

steering rack v.slightly damp

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,700 miles

back box peeling slightly no blow

slight play in nearside front top mount

steering rack v.slightly damp

Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 19,033 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 OES is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OES, 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 OES is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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