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AP03 NKN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,612 mi
Last recorded56,612 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 56,612 miles

Age related surface rust / corrosion front and rear of vehicle

Front Coil spring corroded Both(2) two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both(2) two slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides from central chassis to hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both(2) two (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 53,937 miles

Age related surface rust / corrosion front and rear of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Rears From hub to centre of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 53,933 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Both Sides (2) two (White) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Age related surface rust / corrosion front and rear of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Rears From hub to centre of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,242 miles

Age related surface rust / corrosion front and rear of vehicle

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears small cuts in treads (2) two (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 49,242 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts to cords (2) Two (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Age related surface rust / corrosion front and rear of vehicle

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears small cuts in treads (2) two (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,310 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 44,685 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 44,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 43,593 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 43,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,985 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 40,212 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,974 miles

nsr tyre tread split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,342 miles

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,968 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,369 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,197 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 22,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,339 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 NKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

AP03 NKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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