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AP03 HSN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,716 mi
Last recorded107,716 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,716 miles

eml light on

rack area damp

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2017 107,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front (4.1.A.1a)

eml light on

rack area damp

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,526 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 96,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,008 miles

Front wipers make noise

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2014 76,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,325 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,695 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,201 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 38,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,573 miles

nsf tyre 2.5mm

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 HSN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSN, 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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What year was AP03 HSN registered?

AP03 HSN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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