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AF03 SZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,623 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,041 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,238 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear joint badly rusted (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear joint badly rusted (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,973 miles

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

The front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

The rear exhaust flange is very badly deteriorated and is likely to break up , the rear silencer is also fouling the spare wheel carrier.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 52,973 miles

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

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

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

The front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

The rear exhaust flange is very badly deteriorated and is likely to break up , the rear silencer is also fouling the spare wheel carrier.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,902 miles

the exhaust is very deteriorated

the front brake pipes are quite corroded and should be replaced before the next MOT

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,393 miles

the exhaust is very deteriorated

the front brake pipes are corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

the front brake pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,533 miles

exhaust deteriorated

the front brake pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,498 miles

the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,185 miles

the rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,130 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,887 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,926 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 29,926 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,702 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 SZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SZG, 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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What year was AF03 SZG registered?

AF03 SZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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