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AP03 JUW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,430 mi
Last recorded152,430 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 152,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 154,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 152,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 147,109 miles

Front wipers slight smearing

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 147,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wipers slight smearing

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 138,210 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 138,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat stud snapped (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 134,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

aall 4 tyres have some minor sidewall damage but none showing ply or chords

all 4 roads wheels have a slightly distorted bead rim

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 134,779 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 134,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 127,287 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 114,916 miles

bonnet has slight damage

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,178 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 92,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,244 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 62,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,587 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres have cracks in tread pattern

Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,979 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,979 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,475 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 JUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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