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AG03 ABF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,404 mi
Last recorded95,404 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ABF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,404 miles

battery insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,698 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

n/s front inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2010 72,479 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 63,053 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,911 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 56,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,468 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 23,468 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nail in tread of n.s.r tyre

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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AG03 ABF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AG03 ABF, 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 AG03 ABF registered?

AG03 ABF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is AG03 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 ABF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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