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AK03 PGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,761 mi
Last recorded101,761 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,761 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 101,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,709 miles

accident damage to front of vehicle

drivers side front anti roll drop link bar has slight play in a ball joint

engine oil leaks

plastic engine covers fitted

rear brake readings fluctuate slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2015 98,696 miles

Fuel system component insecure pipes on rear floor (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s/r tyre just off limits

oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

accident damage to the bonnet

child seat fitted to rear centre seat

cover fitted

engine has a oil leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 94,077 miles

rear exhaust joint in very poor condition

slight imbalance in rear brake application

Fail 3 Dec 2014 94,077 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

rear exhaust joint in very poor condition

slight imbalance in rear brake application

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,587 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join heavily corroded.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s rear tyre heavily perished & wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Oil leak

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

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edges close to legal limit & split on iner side wall.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre to rear exhaust join heavily corroded.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s rear tyre heavily perished & wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edges close to legal limit & split on iner side wall.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,923 miles

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

off side front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,982 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

off side front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,756 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 72,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE MISSING OK TIME OFF TEST

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,791 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,425 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 21 Dec 2007 39,563 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 39,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,429 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,787 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 PGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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