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AO03 WKS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,473 mi
Last recorded51,473 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 51,473 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

offside rear brake noisy on application

offside rear tyre deteriorating and has cut deep enough to reach cords, not in excess of 25mm in length

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,473 miles

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)

engine oil level low

offside rear brake noisy on application

offside rear tyre deteriorating and has cut deep enough to reach cords, not in excess of 25mm in length

Pass 2 Feb 2013 37,941 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 37,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,698 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Dec 2010 27,058 miles

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

instrument panel indicates service due

screen washers deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,544 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 9,280 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 WKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKS, 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 WKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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