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AP03 NKE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,416 mi
Last recorded142,416 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,416 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 139,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts headlamp lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald but has raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald but has raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 139,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts headlamp lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald but has raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald but has raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 137,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 137,167 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,090 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rears to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front starting to wear on edges

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 130,090 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rears to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front starting to wear on edges

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 123,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 117,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,045 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated and bracket broken off

Fail 18 Jul 2013 110,004 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated and bracket broken off

Pass 20 Jul 2012 102,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 102,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,202 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,451 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,097 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 64,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 50,258 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,153 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 NKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKE, 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 NKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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