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AK03 OUY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,179 mi
Last recorded63,179 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,179 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 63,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,576 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,782 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,190 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,585 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,474 miles

both rear tyres starting to step and very slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 24,008 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 24,008 miles

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,356 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,883 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,689 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 10,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 7,033 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 OUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OUY, 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 OUY registered?

AK03 OUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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