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AP03 JZD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,888 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,304 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced two head laps missted water integret (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,296 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced two head laps missted water integret (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,438 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,057 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,394 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,598 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

CORROSION AT METAL BRALE PIPES

FRONT BRAKE PADS SLIGHT WEAR

O/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

SERVICE INDICATOR ON

SLIGHT WEAR REAR SHOCK BUSHES

Fail 5 Jul 2010 31,598 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

CORROSION AT METAL BRALE PIPES

FRONT BRAKE PADS SLIGHT WEAR

O/S TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

SERVICE INDICATOR ON

SLIGHT WEAR REAR SHOCK BUSHES

Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,433 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 23,433 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,792 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,407 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 JZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 JZD, 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 JZD registered?

AP03 JZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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