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AO03 OCU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,813 mi
Last recorded80,813 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 80,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded too n/s/f flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion starting n/s/r & o/s/r wheelarches

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,579 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 79,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 77,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 74,289 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 71,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 63,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 48,984 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 48,939 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake imbalance near to maximum allowed limit

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

unable to check rear centre seat belt properly due to a seat cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 45,181 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracked

unable to check rear centre seat belt as a seat cover has been fitted over top

Pass 17 May 2007 40,708 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 34,768 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 34,768 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 OCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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