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AK03 EZC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,182 mi
Last recorded126,182 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,182 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 126,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,697 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 114,819 miles

All Wheels Slightly Bent At Rims

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded End At Flexible Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded End At Flexible Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 114,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All Wheels Slightly Bent At Rims

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded End At Flexible Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded End At Flexible Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Unable To Check N/s Headlamp Aim

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,059 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 104,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,745 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 94,745 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,782 miles

Both front tyres slighty worn on inside edges

Rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2012 85,728 miles

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

All brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Both front tyres slighty worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,769 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear light lens cracked and bumper damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2011 75,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear light lens cracked and bumper damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2011 75,466 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

body work damage to offside rear

front wipers not automatically parking

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,311 miles

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

repair to nearside rear wheel coated in paint ect

Fail 17 Jun 2010 65,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

repair to nearside rear wheel coated in paint ect

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,935 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 53,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,768 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,167 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2007 27,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,224 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 EZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AK03 EZC, 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 EZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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