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AP03 LLE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,385 mi
Last recorded82,385 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,385 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust deteriorated but secure and not leaking.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

wipers do not self park but can be made to park clear of screen.

wipers only work on fast speed.

Fail 5 Jul 2019 82,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust deteriorated but secure and not leaking.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

wipers do not self park but can be made to park clear of screen.

wipers only work on fast speed.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at time of test.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

wipers do not self park but can eventually be made to stop clear of drivers view!.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,369 miles

Items removed from view

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

one bracket broken on rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,193 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,427 miles

both front flexy brake pipes,metal ends rusty

exhaust rusty

rear number plate showing signs of water ingress

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,948 miles

both front brake flexys metal ends rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,584 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,779 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 LLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

AP03 LLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AP03 LLE safe to buy?

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