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AJ03 WSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,344 mi
Last recorded126,344 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 126,344 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 126,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 111,442 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 111,000 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 99,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 99,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,648 miles

check light is up

lower front panel is dented in

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

nearside rear tyre is on the legel limit and low on inner tread

offside front mirror glass is missing part of it can still see out of it

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

service light is on

Fail 13 May 2015 91,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

check light is up

lower front panel is dented in

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

nearside rear tyre is on the legel limit and low on inner tread

offside front mirror glass is missing part of it can still see out of it

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

service light is on

Pass 27 May 2014 84,942 miles

exhaust is has corrosion

nearside and offside front tyre are low inner tread

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 23 May 2014 84,912 miles

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

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

exhaust is has corrosion

nearside and offside front tyre are low inner tread

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 22 May 2013 77,012 miles

exhaust rusty

near side front antie roll bar link has play

slight damage to front of car

surfaces corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2012 69,443 miles

both front tyres outer side walls perishing

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 18 May 2011 64,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside front tyre tread and outer side wall cut/perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 64,943 miles

nearside front tyre tread and outer side wall cut/perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 57,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,360 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 45,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,909 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 WSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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