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AK03 KUF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,090 mi
Last recorded123,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 123,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 123,084 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced left and right hand (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 122,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 118,772 miles

all metal brake pipes deteriorating.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 108,108 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 108,108 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 99,828 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 92,881 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 92,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 84,879 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 73,873 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,146 miles

drivers door check strap slightly loose

nearside front plastic inner wing gaurd missing

nearside rear coil spring rusty

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

offside rear seat/belt not checked fully (child seat fitted)

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2009 50,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,467 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 30,637 miles

front tyres near limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,637 miles

front tyres near limit

Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,298 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 KUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KUF, 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 KUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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