MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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