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AK03 XUM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,193 mi
Last recorded78,193 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 68,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,422 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,422 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,208 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,260 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 48,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,594 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 43,594 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer-box heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,995 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2013 37,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,273 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,322 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,359 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 XUM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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