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AF03 SZU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,888 mi
Last recorded129,888 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 129,888 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 129,888 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 124,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 114,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 100,605 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 100,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2009 84,107 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)

small cut o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,222 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,222 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,839 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 51,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 SZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF03 SZU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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