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AK03 PWE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,396 mi
Last recorded150,396 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 150,396 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 150,383 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 145,253 miles

headlights patern poor

Pass 12 Apr 2014 136,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Apr 2014 136,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 124,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 110,784 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,372 miles

both front metal brake pipes to flexible brake hoses corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,959 miles

metal brake pipes to both front flexible brake hoses corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2009 76,479 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 48,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,086 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 PWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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