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AF03 ZYB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,555 mi
Last recorded179,555 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 179,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 166,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 150,434 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 150,434 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 134,868 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 134,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 118,219 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 118,218 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 100,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,708 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,965 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 80,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 63,533 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,402 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 ZYB 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 66.7%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

AF03 ZYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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