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AO03 YOE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 128,186 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 122,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 109,698 miles

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

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

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

coolant level is low

headlamps lens are weathered and causing a weak beam patteren

screen wiper blades are weatehred

Fail 24 Apr 2013 109,697 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

coolant level is low

headlamps lens are weathered and causing a weak beam patteren

screen wiper blades are weatehred

Fail 23 Apr 2012 98,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Mounting Bracket Broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,746 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Mounting Bracket Broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,380 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,746 miles

steering rack damp

both front flexys metal ends rusty

both rear shocks damp

exhaust rusty

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside front metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,746 miles

both front flexy,metal ends rusty

both rear shocks damp

exhaust rusty

nearside front metal brake pipe rusty

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,746 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front flexy,metal ends rusty

both rear shocks damp

exhaust rusty

nail in tread of nearside front tyre

nearside front metal brake pipe rusty

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,261 miles

brakes noisey in operation

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusty

Pass 23 May 2007 40,661 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 40,661 miles

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

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 29,244 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 YOE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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