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AF03 OXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,326 mi
Last recorded141,326 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 141,326 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 118,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,604 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,886 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BARS TO STRUTS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,933 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 79,921 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,474 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,358 miles

n/s/r tyre is right on the legal limit † †the o/s/r is close

Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,957 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 OXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OXU, 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

How do I check the history of AF03 OXU?

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What year was AF03 OXU registered?

AF03 OXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AF03 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 OXU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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