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AJ03 XCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,244 mi
Last recorded89,244 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both headlights faded/discoloured

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 89,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both headlights faded/discoloured

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2016 84,768 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 84,768 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,739 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 74,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 60,255 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front and rear exhaust hangers broke

Fail 30 May 2014 60,255 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front and rear exhaust hangers broke

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,118 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,033 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,239 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,745 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,790 miles

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2009 21,896 miles

N/S/R seatbelt has marks were the childseat has been fitted

O/S/R seatbelt has marks were the childseat has been fitted

Fail 22 May 2009 21,835 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R seatbelt has marks were the childseat has been fitted

O/S/R seatbelt has marks were the childseat has been fitted

Pass 1 May 2008 17,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 13,294 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 7,338 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 XCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XCX, 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 XCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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