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AO03 OPE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,390 mi
Last recorded90,390 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,684 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,017 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 83,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield adrift at rear

Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,034 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,034 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,482 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,353 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,962 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,654 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,366 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,957 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 OPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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