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AP03 JZN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,528 mi
Last recorded130,528 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 JZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 130,528 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 129,806 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 124,894 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 120,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 117,883 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 116,824 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017
Pass 12 Mar 2015 116,062 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 116,062 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,550 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting detached

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,550 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 14 Mar 2013 102,763 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 102,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,226 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 29 Dec 2010 88,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,793 miles

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

rear silencer started to deteriate

Fail 21 Jan 2009 66,793 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear silencer started to deteriate

Pass 7 Jan 2008 56,716 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 42,355 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 42,355 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZN, 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 JZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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