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AJ03 XCD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,026 mi
Last recorded121,026 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,026 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 112,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 101,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,924 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)

front and rear brake pipes getting corroded both sides

Fail 6 Sep 2017 92,924 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

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)

front and rear brake pipes getting corroded both sides

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,448 miles

front and rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,142 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 71,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,286 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT INER PADS WORN LOW

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,493 miles

Both rear tyre treads unevenly worn & close inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,492 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre treads unevenly worn & close inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,335 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to feather on inner edge

offside front anti-roll bar droplink slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,243 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

rear and centre exhaust flange joint corroded and thin

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,240 miles

front centre exhaust joint minor blow

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint play

rear silencer joint flange corroded

rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,112 miles

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

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

rear silencer joint flange corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,864 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 XCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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