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AK03 OVE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,764 mi
Last recorded64,764 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroding -slight leak from center joint--- front flexi section deteriorating.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Sign of coolant leak -- lower radiator area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/Door mirror glass missing.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge and worn close to legal limit -- RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in O/S/F top suspension mount.

Slight damage front number plate.

Speedo illumination poor

Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,135 miles

Front center -subframe mounts corroding

Front exhaust flexi section and joint deteriorating-- rear silencer damaged and corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in O/S/F top suspension mount

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose collars corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Speedo lamps partly dim

Vacuum pipe on throttle body perishing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 61,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Front center -subframe mounts corroding

Front exhaust flexi section and joint deteriorating-- rear silencer damaged and corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in O/S/F top suspension mount

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose collars corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Speedo lamps partly dim

Vacuum pipe on throttle body perishing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,339 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in o/s/f top suspension mount recommend attention

rear exhaust section corroded

slight oil leak

speedo partly dim

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,336 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs wearing

play in o/s/f top suspension mount recommend attention

rear exhaust section corroded

slight oil leak

speedo partly dim

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating

inner front brake pads seem low

nsf tyre worn on outer edge and side wall damaged

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts recommend attention

Fail 4 Dec 2017 52,696 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid os and ns (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating

inner front brake pads seem low

nsf tyre worn on outer edge and side wall damaged

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts recommend attention

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing /pads seem low

nsf tyre side wall damaged

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

play in osf anti roll bar link ball joint

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 28 Nov 2016 50,052 miles

Stop lamp not working all/intermitent (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing /pads seem low

nsf tyre side wall damaged

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

play in osf anti roll bar link ball joint

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,867 miles

nsf tyre side wall damaged

nsr tyre badly perished/worn on edges,main tread pattern legal,nail in tyre

play in top suspension mounts

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2014 43,453 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 39,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 39,856 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,945 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2006 8,337 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 OVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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