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AO03 OCF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,796 mi
Last recorded67,796 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,796 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 67,796 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 64,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,954 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,326 miles

185/65/15 X4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

NSF WHEEL TRIM PLASTIC FRACTURED

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD PEELING

Pass 12 May 2007 24,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,796 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,190 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 OCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

AO03 OCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is AO03 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 OCF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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