MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition.
Rear silencer corroded and in poor condition
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear silencer corroded and in poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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