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AK03 ZFU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,971 mi
Last recorded105,971 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 105,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 105,971 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,579 miles

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

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

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

both front coil springs have light corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer has one support mount brocken

Fail 16 Apr 2015 88,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front coil springs have light corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer has one support mount brocken

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,702 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,773 miles

Rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2010 18,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,232 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 ZFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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