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AO03 OCC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,624 mi
Last recorded64,624 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,624 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 63,676 miles

Central exhaust flexi poor

Front oil leack

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

Rear both axle bushes poor

Rear both brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 63,673 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust flexi poor

Front oil leak

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

Offside Front top mount has play

Rear both axle bushes poor

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,871 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside

Pass 21 Mar 2020 57,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,843 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 44,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,331 miles

both rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,885 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 43,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,894 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,353 miles

off side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,939 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 36,937 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,149 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 31,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,904 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 27,904 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,490 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 18,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,240 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 OCC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OCC, 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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AO03 OCC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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