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AFZ 655

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,887 mi
Last recorded84,887 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 655
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 84,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,182 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,699 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 68,699 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,503 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipe ferrels corroded

headlamp opaque

o/s/f top strut mounting worn

o/s/r steel brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,200 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes ferrels corroded

headlamp opaque covers

o/s/f top strut mounting worn

o/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,401 miles

all brake discs light corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,508 miles

1x rear exhaust mount insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

deep cracking to offside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,732 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,445 miles

frt tyres perishing

rear silencer corroded

slight play both frt shock top mtgs

Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

frt tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing badly

rear silencer corroded

slight play both frt shock top mtgs

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,156 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,540 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,621 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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AFZ 655 is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AFZ 655, 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 AFZ 655 registered?

AFZ 655 is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AFZ 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 655 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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