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AJ03 VMZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

206,643 mi
Last recorded206,643 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 206,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 206,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 194,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 194,727 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 190,386 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 190,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 176,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 21 Oct 2013 176,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2012 160,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

outer layer of rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2011 141,359 miles

Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer broken up.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 141,359 miles

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

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

Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer broken up.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 127,712 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 105,263 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,483 miles

outer sill covers fitted

throttle pedal missing only the stalk left

Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,956 miles

accelerater pedal missing

plastic sills and undertray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2007 62,956 miles

accelerater pedal missing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic sills and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,777 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 45,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VMZ, 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 AJ03 VMZ registered?

AJ03 VMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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