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AK03 VDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,804 mi
Last recorded157,804 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 157,804 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 152,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 147,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 140,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 177,167 miles

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

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded, nearside rear above exhaust

Fail 14 Oct 2015 177,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 166,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 156,010 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 145,109 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 14 Aug 2012 145,101 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Aug 2011 134,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 119,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 100,902 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 100,897 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,679 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 80,398 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,629 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 48,195 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,195 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 VDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

AK03 VDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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