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AK03 PJV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,535 mi
Last recorded89,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 89,535 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,015 miles

Nearside Front upper mounting slight lift

Offside Front upper mounting slight lift

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,096 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut mounting worn

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,419 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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 Jun 2016 70,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing on inner treads + n/s cracking within treads

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyres worn inner treads

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 70,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner treads + n/s cracking within treads

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyres worn inner treads

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,015 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,051 miles

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

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

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

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

one rear exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,239 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and has some small cuts

rear exhaust in poor condition and has 1 mount missing

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,111 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,981 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,800 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 34,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,581 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 19,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 PJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PJV, 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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What year was AK03 PJV registered?

AK03 PJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AK03 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 PJV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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