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AO03 OCN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,448 mi
Last recorded107,448 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,448 miles

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

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

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

all tyres poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2015 107,440 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

all tyres poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 2 Apr 2014 104,031 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,500 miles

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

front engine mounting worn away causing excessive movement

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,276 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,399 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 28,139 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 OCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OCN, 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 OCN registered?

AO03 OCN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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