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AP03 JCJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,018 mi
Last recorded154,018 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 154,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

coolant header tank empty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/by the side of fuel tank

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease

wipers smearing

Pass 8 May 2019 140,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

several exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fail 7 May 2019 140,557 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

nearside hand brake recording very little effort

several exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 30 May 2018 134,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front mcpherson strut tops have slight play at the upper attachment

exhaust backbox mounting rubber missing

front wiperblades smear windscreen slightly

nearside outer cv boot weeping grease

several exhaust mounting rubbers perished but exhaust still secure at time of test

Fail 29 May 2018 134,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front mcpherson strut tops have slight play at the upper attachment

exhaust backbox mounting rubber missing

front wiperblades smear windscreen slightly

nearside outer cv boot weeping grease

several exhaust mounting rubbers perished but exhaust still secure at time of test

Pass 24 May 2017 128,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from mid section box (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front front lower engine mount rubber deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded some rear sections have very slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

one rear exhaust hanger missing and other rubber hangers perishing - system secure for now

unable to inspect wheel bolts on nearside front and offside rear wheels due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 128,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from mid section box (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front front lower engine mount rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded some rear sections have very slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

one rear exhaust hanger missing and other rubber hangers perishing - system secure for now

unable to inspect wheel bolts on nearside front and offside rear wheels due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 120,916 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rubbers split but exhaust still secure at time of test

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 19 May 2016 120,916 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rubbers split but exhaust still secure at time of test

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,358 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers all perished

front registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 1 Jun 2015 113,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers all perished

front registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 25 Jun 2014 108,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

centre exhaust rubbers ready to break

exhaust backbox to centre joint rotton and blowing

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre lost shape inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 108,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

centre exhaust rubbers ready to break

exhaust backbox to centre joint rotton and blowing

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre lost shape inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,516 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 101,516 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 96,554 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,724 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have play

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,705 miles

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,843 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 82,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,591 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,653 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AP03 JCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP03 JCJ, 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 JCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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