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AK03 OVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,565 mi
Last recorded162,565 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 162,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 162,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 161,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 161,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 160,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 159,514 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 159,514 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 151,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 148,414 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 148,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R16V (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 139,606 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 130,146 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 130,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,842 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 104,601 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition and o/s mount broken

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,601 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition and o/s mount broken

Fail 5 Mar 2013 92,301 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,301 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,918 miles

N/s and o/s/front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

O/s/rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls and tread

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,971 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 25,787 miles

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

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 OVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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