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AP03 HSD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,792 mi
Last recorded124,792 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 123,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 119,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 115,519 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 115,519 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,331 miles

Coolant leak RAD LEAKING ()

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak OIL CAP MISSING ()

SERVICE DUE

Fail 20 Oct 2017 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect CLEAN HEADLIGHTS (1.8.A.1b)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Coolant leak RAD LEAKING ()

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

GEAR BOX MOUNT RUBBER BADLY WORN

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak OIL CAP MISSING ()

SERVICE DUE

Fail 16 Oct 2017 107,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from vavle back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front headlamp frosted over

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,912 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,526 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,843 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,151 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,522 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 22,274 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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AP03 HSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP03 HSD, 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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AP03 HSD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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