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AP03 JNL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,062 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,419 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2018 64,419 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,448 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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 28 Jul 2016 46,435 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silence corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 46,435 miles

Centre Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust silence corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,792 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,809 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,731 miles

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

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 JNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

AP03 JNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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