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AJ03 XCV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,056 mi
Last recorded89,056 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,056 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm cracking on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm cracking on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perishing /cracked.

front wipers starting to smear.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,389 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape and cracking up.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 74,389 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape and cracking up.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,234 miles

205/50/R16/87W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 5 NF 4mm.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,234 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

205/50/R16/87W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 5 NF 4mm.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,490 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

slight corrosion to front brake discs

tyre pressures low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,015 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres 2mm and perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,488 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,997 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,987 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,933 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2006 28,098 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 XCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XCV, 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 XCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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