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AK03 VEF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,330 mi
Last recorded65,330 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,330 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside less efficient. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside less efficient. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,986 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

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 30 Mar 2015 56,792 miles

Exhaust rear box rubber mounts deteriorated.

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 24 Mar 2014 52,228 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,777 miles

n/s/r light lense cracked but not showing white light to the rear.

rear exhaust silencer corroded,

Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,777 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r light lense cracked but not showing white light to the rear.

rear exhaust silencer corroded,

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,764 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,799 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and flange joint corroding. (may need centre and rear exhaust when it starts to leak).

Rear tyres have started to perish in outer side walls.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,716 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,439 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,533 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 VEF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

AK03 VEF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AK03 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 VEF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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