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AK03 KVH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,330 mi
Last recorded44,330 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 KVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,330 miles

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge

poor beam image both headlights

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 15 Apr 2017 41,388 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,137 miles

ENGENE LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Apr 2016 39,136 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

ENGENE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,995 miles

eml light on

Fail 2 Apr 2015 34,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

eml light on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,055 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 33,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,799 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,220 miles

N/S/R Seat Belt Not Tested As Baby Seat Fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,285 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 3,080 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 KVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KVH, 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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What year was AK03 KVH registered?

AK03 KVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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