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AO03 OLX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,860 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

n/s/r tyre badly perished on outer side wall

Fail 12 Apr 2016 116,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

engine misfire

n/s/r tyre badly perished on outer side wall

Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,519 miles

oil leak at engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake pads seem to be getting low

nearside front tyre on 2mm wearing on edges

one exhaust rubber mounting missing

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

strong advise nearside rear flexable hose showing signs of fowling & worn close to inner cords

Fail 3 Jul 2012 109,519 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake pads seem to be getting low

nearside front tyre on 2mm wearing on edges

oil leak at engine bay

one exhaust rubber mounting missing

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

strong advise nearside rear flexable hose showing signs of fowling & worn close to inner cords

Pass 25 Jun 2011 101,295 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 101,295 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak engine bay

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,015 miles

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

front engine stabalizer rubber bush deteriating

Fail 1 Jul 2010 88,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front engine stabalizer rubber bush deteriating

Pass 12 Jan 2009 72,863 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

nearside front headlight slightly insecure

slight intermitant play in nearsdie front strut top mounting

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,215 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 12 May 2006 50,797 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 50,797 miles

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

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 OLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OLX, 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 OLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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