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AF03 TVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,780 mi
Last recorded114,780 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 114,780 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside

Rear Coil spring worn nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 105,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,324 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres heavily perished

rear seats folded down unable to inspect belts / buckles

Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing heavy (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing heavy (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats folded down unable to inspect belts / buckles

Pass 25 Mar 2016 81,860 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyres perished

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,044 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,415 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

front brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,156 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,638 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished

oil weep from sump area

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,844 miles

middle exhaust box slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front shock absorber top monuts

Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

middle exhaust box slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front shock absorber top monuts

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,547 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 38,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,457 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 30,457 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 30,457 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,374 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AF03 TVK 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 70%.

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

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