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AG03 EXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,283 mi
Last recorded167,283 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 EXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 167,283 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2016 167,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 160,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front headlamp cloudy lens

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 149,897 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 149,782 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 133,501 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

handbrake travel

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 133,451 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

handbrake travel

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2012 128,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 May 2012 128,055 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2011 125,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 119,487 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 119,486 miles

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

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 115,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 109,804 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre showing signs of edge wear and cuts on side wall but not deep enought to reach the cords

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall but not deep enought to reach cords

o/s/f tyre showing signs of edge wear and side wall cuts butnot deep enought to reach cords

Fail 24 Jul 2008 109,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre showing signs of edge wear and cuts on side wall but not deep enought to reach the cords

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall but not deep enought to reach cords

o/s/f tyre showing signs of edge wear and side wall cuts butnot deep enought to reach cords

Pass 23 Jul 2007 94,572 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,723 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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AG03 EXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AG03 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

AG03 EXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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