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AO03 NKD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,786 mi
Last recorded123,786 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 123,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front floor damaged

heat shield loose center

Fail 14 Jul 2020 123,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top nut (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top nut (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front floor damaged

heat shield loose center

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 114,259 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,197 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,072 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,468 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,088 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 59,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,087 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,307 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,250 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 NKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NKD, 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 NKD registered?

AO03 NKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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