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AK03 PWN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades have split ends, but still clear screen effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of minor leak at bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil residue at NSR and OSR shock absorbers and OSR damping weak. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,743 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 61,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake pipe is not fully visible for inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2017 60,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear silencer joint heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,419 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust very rusty and weak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,121 miles

rear silencer and intermediate pipe weakened by corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 46,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer and intermediate pipe weakened by corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,427 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deterioated

rear exhaust joint very corroaded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,889 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers wiper smearing

headlightlight lenses dulling the emmitted light

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,568 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,657 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,680 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

Fail 2 Mar 2007 29,680 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre [not repaireble]

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,533 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 PWN 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 PWN, 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 PWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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