MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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))
o/s/f anti roll bar link- ball joint cover deteriorated
o/s/f top mount- play
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
headlamps deteriorated
wipers deteriorated
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
2 x front top mounts- play
2 x headlamps deteriorated
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
2 x headlamps deteriorated
2 x top mounts- slight play
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
Slight play on both front top mounts
x2 front headlamps deteriorated
x2 front tyres wearing close to the legal limit 185-65-15
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
off side front brake pipe starting to corrode
nail in shoulder of offside front tyre
rear exhaust section corroded
slight inbalance to rear brakes
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
back box peeling slightly no blow
slight play in nearside front top mount
steering rack v.slightly damp
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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