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AK03 ZDY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,091 mi
Last recorded111,091 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,992 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 106,992 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,755 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 102,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Knotchy On Lock to Lock (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,052 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,843 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,811 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,486 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,690 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 79,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,491 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,816 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,713 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 ZDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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