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AP03 JXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 85,862 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut top bearing/bush worn

Offside Front macpherson top bearing/bush worn

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,071 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 82,071 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine oil below minimum level

nearside wiper deteriorating

slight coolant leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,440 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 75,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine coolant below minimum level

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,969 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,969 miles

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

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

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

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

headlamp units deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on edges 185/65/15H

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,859 miles

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 1.6MM 185/65/15H

REAR WIPER SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,664 miles

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)

small crack in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,053 miles

SMALL CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 23 Mar 2008 44,682 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2008 44,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,982 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 JXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

AP03 JXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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