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AO03 NHK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 111,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front axle and subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2024 106,160 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front axle and subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2023 101,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 101,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nuts where loose, had to re-tighten. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 90,539 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,517 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Plastic sill covers

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

Offside Plastic sill covers

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,247 miles

Front sub frame starting to corrode

cover over off side front sub frame

covers over outer sills

Fail 5 Jun 2018 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joiner to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joiner to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame starting to corrode

cover over off side front sub frame

covers over outer sills

Pass 25 May 2017 78,522 miles

Front sub frame slight corrosion

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

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

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

all road tyres have cuts in tread

covers over outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexable pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 71,318 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ns wiper split

Fail 20 May 2015 71,244 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center to rear exhaust flange corroded

ns wiper split

Pass 20 May 2014 67,729 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 64,190 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center and rear exhausts starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2012 60,623 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,202 miles

EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED IN PLACES.

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,309 miles

REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 27 May 2009 48,002 miles

REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,802 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES BECOMING OUT OF SHAPE.

REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 10 May 2007 39,449 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST JOINT BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,307 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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AO03 NHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO03 NHK, 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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What year was AO03 NHK registered?

AO03 NHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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