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AO03 OCP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,737 mi
Last recorded161,737 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 161,737 miles

Sill covers fitted

Unable to access rear seats

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 161,735 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and behind sill cover (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Sill covers fitted

Unable to access rear seats

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 155,724 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Apr 2016 155,724 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Apr 2015 149,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Apr 2014 133,623 miles

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2014 133,622 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 120,241 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 120,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,118 miles

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to offside rear light lense

Fail 25 Apr 2012 108,113 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to offside rear light lense

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,704 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,395 miles

advise both front brakes binding slightly

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,437 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 OCP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCP, 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 OCP registered?

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

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