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AP03 NVM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,672 mi
Last recorded111,672 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2018 111,672 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 107,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (flexi) (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

Spanner light on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,126 miles

advice spaner light on

adviced exhaust backbox corroded

advice child seats fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,455 miles

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

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

adviced child seats fitted

adviced exhaust corroded

adviced handbrake performance just met

adviced spanner light on

Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

adviced child seats fitted

adviced exhaust corroded

adviced handbrake performance just met

adviced spanner light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,301 miles

Car spanner light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 82,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

adviced child seats fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

adviced child seats fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spanner light on

Pass 17 Sep 2011 67,710 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre treads starting to crack.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 67,563 miles

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

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre treads starting to crack.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,255 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,051 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,295 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,912 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 NVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

AP03 NVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is AP03 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 NVM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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