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AF03 OEZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OEZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,030 miles

All tyres poor

Engine loud

Exhaust rusty and poor in places

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,817 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,686 miles

Advise off side rear tyre getting old

Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,686 miles

Advise off side rear tyre getting old

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,814 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,473 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,473 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,058 miles

Rear silencer outer skin badly corrpded but not leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2006 35,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer outer skin badly corroded but not leaking

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 OEZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

AF03 OEZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AF03 OEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 OEZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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