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AF03 ZYD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,616 mi
Last recorded87,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,869 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 79,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,970 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 71,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,315 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 49,289 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

windscreen washer bottle was empty

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,445 miles

n/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,972 miles

both rear tyres loww tread patterns

rear silencer corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,070 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 ZYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

AF03 ZYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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