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AF03 WZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,925 mi
Last recorded167,925 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 167,925 miles

HANDBRAKE VERY STIFF TO OPERATE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL RUBBING UNDERSHEILDS AND WEARING TYRE

Fail 2 Sep 2013 167,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE VERY STIFF TO OPERATE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL RUBBING UNDERSHEILDS AND WEARING TYRE

Pass 14 Feb 2013 151,035 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT MUDSHEILD HANGING OFF AND TOUCHING TYRE ON LOCK

OFFSIDE REAR ROAD SPRING BROKEN AT LOWER COIL

Fail 13 Feb 2013 150,996 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT MUDSHEILD HANGING OFF AND TOUCHING TYRE ON LOCK

OFFSIDE REAR ROAD SPRING BROKEN AT LOWER COIL

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 135,883 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 119,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 108,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,858 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,459 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 91,966 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 91,966 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,035 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 698,158 miles
Fail 19 May 2008

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,229 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 84,717 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 83,286 miles

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

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

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

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 WZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

AF03 WZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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