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AK03 UTJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,201 mi
Last recorded99,201 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,193 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,368 miles

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

engine has signs of oil leaks

front tyres are cracked/ perished

Fail 27 Aug 2015 82,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine has signs of oil leaks

front tyres are cracked/ perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,699 miles

both beam images poor due to headlamp lenses deteriorating

corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight play in offside front suspension leg top mount

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,792 miles

offside headlight has a poor beam patern

Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,792 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside headlight has a poor beam patern

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,492 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,149 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,256 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,477 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn uneven

Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished and worn uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,124 miles

Note:- Both rear tyres perishing and uneven wear

Note:- wheel trims and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2008 44,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Note:- Both rear tyres perishing and uneven wear

Note:- wheel trims and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,873 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,166 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 UTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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