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AJ03 ECY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,265 mi
Last recorded156,265 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ECY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 156,265 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 140,948 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 127,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 127,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 116,911 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 116,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,445 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 106,445 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 120,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,608 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,891 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,664 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 80,664 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front tyres worn low on edges

rear no.plate poor condition

waterpump very noisy

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,645 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,076 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 45,340 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,340 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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AJ03 ECY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AJ03 ECY, 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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AJ03 ECY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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