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AP03 JXJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,589 mi
Last recorded46,589 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,310 miles

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,979 miles

Engine management light on

Rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,106 miles

Cracks in rear tyre treads

E/M light on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,833 miles

Engine management light on

Play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,279 miles

engine management light on

play in front top suspension mounts

rear tyre treads starting to crack

Fail 30 Sep 2014 42,240 miles

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

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

engine management light on

play in front top suspension mounts

rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,623 miles

engine management light on

play in front top suspension mounts

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,582 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

play in front top suspension mounts

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,003 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,400 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box getting rusty and outer skin adrift

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,948 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 JXJ 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 93.8%.

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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

AP03 JXJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is AP03 JXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 JXJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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