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AK03 DZW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,051 mi
Last recorded137,051 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 137,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad wear.

Front Sub-frame corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 main to rears joiner. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wind screen chip.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + very heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 137,051 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective N/s & O/s - deteriated, shows no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad wear.

Front Sub-frame corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 main to rears joiner. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wind screen chip.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + very heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 125,918 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 125,918 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement N/s & O/s (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,547 miles

Front Sub-frame corrosion.

Offside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + uneven tread wear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 93,395 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 90,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 87,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 84,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 80,803 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 75,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 75,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 66,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,854 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 53,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 34,167 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,123 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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AK03 DZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK03 DZW, 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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AK03 DZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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