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AK03 UMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,724 mi
Last recorded70,724 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,724 miles

n/s rear tyre has flat spot o/s rear tyre has flat spot

Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre has flat spot o/s rear tyre has flat spot

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 105,451 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 105,451 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,439 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle is in for power steering problem and mot ,steering ok on day of test

Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,866 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

slight exhast blow

Fail 20 Mar 2009 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

slight exhast blow

Pass 22 Mar 2008 73,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 63,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,880 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 49,880 miles

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

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

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 UMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

AK03 UMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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