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AO03 NLD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,138 mi
Last recorded90,138 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,138 miles

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,379 miles

play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,218 miles

both rear brakes grabbing slightly on application

slight play in offside front strut top mount

slight weep of fluid from power steering rack ends

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,777 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 47,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,927 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 NLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NLD, 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 NLD registered?

AO03 NLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AO03 NLD safe to buy?

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