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AF03 PGE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,435 mi
Last recorded97,435 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,435 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,913 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play nearside and offside axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play nearside and offside axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,446 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Jul 2016 71,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Jul 2015 58,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 58,476 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,063 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES / TRACKING / O/S/F DISC / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON REAR TYRES / O/S/R SPRING CORRODING / CORROSION ON REAR X MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES / ENGINE LIGHT ON

Fail 9 Jul 2014 47,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES / TRACKING / O/S/F DISC / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON REAR TYRES / O/S/R SPRING CORRODING / CORROSION ON REAR X MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES / ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,455 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED / ENGINE LIGHT ON / CORROSION ON O/S/F & REAR BRAKE PIPES / O/S/F TYRECUT OUT ON EDGES [CLOSE TO LIMIT] / CORROSION ON N/S/R SPRING /

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,536 miles

CORRSION ON O/S/F X REAR BRAKE PIPES

ENGINE LIGHT ON

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO STEP OUT ON INNER EDGE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,374 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 20 Jul 2011 35,374 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine management warning light on

Pass 17 May 2010 30,040 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 May 2010 30,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2009 25,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,211 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 22,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 18,492 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 14,616 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 PGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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