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AK03 ZFL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,088 mi
Last recorded134,088 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,088 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 134,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,332 miles

Front bumper is damaged

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,098 miles

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside rear light unit is damaged

Offside wing mirror is damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 116,450 miles

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

Offside front wing mirror is damaged

Offside rear light unit is damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2014 116,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front wing mirror is damaged

Offside rear light unit is damaged

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,752 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 111,752 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,489 miles

exhaust very rusty

front tyres worn low rear tyres perishd

Fail 5 Mar 2012 106,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust very rusty

front tyres worn low rear tyres perishd

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,138 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,872 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 ZFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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