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AK03 ZDS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,193 mi
Last recorded106,193 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 106,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,762 miles

front sub frame becoming corroded in number of places

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,133 miles

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Small splits wiper blades, starting to smear

engine oil level on MIN!

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,177 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,177 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,010 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 87,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,504 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

OUTER SILLS FITTED WITH PLASTIC COVERS

Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,504 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

OUTER SILLS FITTED WITH PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,354 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,612 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,664 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES BECOMING LOW ON EDGES.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 55,664 miles

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

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

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES BECOMING LOW ON EDGES.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZDS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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