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AP03 JSV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,708 mi
Last recorded102,708 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 102,708 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes coroding

nearside and offside front headlamps discoloured

offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

slight play in nearside and offside top shocker bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,349 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

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

nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes coroding

nearside and offside front headlamps discoloured

Fail 24 Feb 2018 98,349 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes coroding

nearside and offside front headlamps discoloured

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,575 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,768 miles

damage to rear bumper and back panel of vehicle.

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front inner wing cover damaged and insecure.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to rear bumper and back panel of vehicle.

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front inner wing cover damaged and insecure.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,859 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 11 Oct 2013 81,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,334 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,546 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,157 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 44,157 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,796 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 35,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,193 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,310 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 JSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

AP03 JSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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