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AK03 OVX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,810 mi
Last recorded87,810 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 87,810 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box rotten (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,900 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust flange very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake valve to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake valve to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 82,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust flange very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake valve to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake valve to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,884 miles

All brake pipes corroded in places

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

Rear exhaust flange very deteriorated

Some play in the front struts

The headlamp lenses are deteriorated and have poor beam images

The o/s/r lamp unit and reflector are damaged but not showing white light to the rear

The rear brakes are grabbing slightly and should be checked

The sills and sill ends are covered

Fail 1 Oct 2020 77,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroded in places

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

Rear exhaust flange very deteriorated

Some play in the front struts

The headlamp lenses are deteriorated and have poor beam images

The o/s/r lamp unit and reflector are damaged but not showing white light to the rear

The rear brakes are grabbing slightly and should be checked

The sills and sill ends are covered

Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,987 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

The front top strut mounts have some play

The main and rear brake pipes are corroded

The n/s/r tyre is worn and deteriorated

The o/s parking brake is poor

The o/s/r lamp unit and reflector are damaged

The rear exhaust flange is very corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,987 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

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

The front top strut mounts have some play

The main and rear brake pipes are corroded

The n/s/r tyre is worn and deteriorated

The o/s parking brake is poor

The o/s/r lamp unit and reflector are damaged

The rear exhaust flange is very corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Several brake pipes corroded

The headlamp lenses are deteriorated

The o/s handbrake is poor

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Several brake pipes corroded

The o/s handbrake is poor

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,085 miles

The front and main brake pipes are corroded

The front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

The o/s handbrake is poor

Fail 11 Apr 2017 58,053 miles

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

The front and main brake pipes are corroded

The front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

The o/s handbrake is poor

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,152 miles

2x front wiper blades worn

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 48,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

2x front wiper blades worn

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust (middle) corroded

exhaust (rear) corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 44,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust (middle) corroded

exhaust (rear) corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 39,214 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,560 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are out off shape

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,900 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,207 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 24,311 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,245 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 OVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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