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AO03 YOK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,505 mi
Last recorded69,505 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 69,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2020 56,435 miles

nearside front brake pipe under chassis corroded

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - minor leak

Fail 8 Apr 2020 56,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front brake pipe under chassis corroded

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - minor leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,512 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - minor leak

Fail 10 Apr 2019 54,512 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - minor leak

Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,097 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - slight leak

Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure lower fixing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded requires replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under chassis - requires replacement (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - slight leak

Pass 29 Jul 2017 50,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2017 50,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,165 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,517 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers split at ends

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,587 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 33,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2011 31,443 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,890 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/front body floor damaged and split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,020 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 26,020 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,017 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,774 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 YOK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOK, 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 YOK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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