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AJ03 VMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,715 mi
Last recorded110,715 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,715 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 103,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 99,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracked

Pass 16 May 2017 95,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 95,271 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 95,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box connection and centre and rear box weak (7.1.2)

headlamp lens getting dull

Pass 22 May 2015 93,279 miles

Advise rear exhoust box connection getting weak

Fail 22 May 2015 93,279 miles

Advise rear exhoust box connection getting weak

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

Pass 28 May 2014 91,321 miles

Advise rear exhoust box connection getting weak

Fail 28 May 2014 91,321 miles

Advise rear exhoust box connection getting weak

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 89,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 87,251 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 87,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 84,313 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 84,313 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 81,122 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 76,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 76,800 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 72,122 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 72,122 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play o/s/f roll bar drop link

Pass 18 May 2007 58,244 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 58,244 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 40,079 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 VMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ03 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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