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AK03 PWX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,604 mi
Last recorded112,604 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner wheel rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil residue engine area's

Fail 23 Mar 2018 112,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe & centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner wheel rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil residue engine area's

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,600 miles

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 12 Mar 2016 94,215 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,428 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,841 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,864 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,021 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 PWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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