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AO03 WCD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,740 mi
Last recorded105,740 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 105,740 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing thin

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

Restricted movement at offside rear whell

Pass 29 May 2015 102,480 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 102,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 99,827 miles

both headlamp glasses are crazed

rear seats folded down, seat belts checked

Pass 31 May 2013 92,269 miles

both front brake discs are very rusty on inside, and have pieces braking off!!

both headlight glasses are slightly deteriated

o/s/r brake pipe is heavily greased

Pass 31 May 2012 81,337 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 81,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 76,394 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

centre and rear section of exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on nearside rear front to rear brake pipe

Pass 13 May 2010 69,016 miles

exhaust corroding center and rear

front discs slight corrosion on inner edges

front to rear nearside and both rear axle and offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,174 miles

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 26 May 2009 64,096 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 9 May 2008 56,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 45,941 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,458 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 WCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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