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AP03 NVW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,043 mi
Last recorded93,043 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,763 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 66,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,700 miles

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

engine light iluminated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,271 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 55,271 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion started both sides under wheel arch front metal brake pipes

exhaust rear box baffles loose

Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,601 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage too inner side wall

off side rear tyre cracxks in tread

Fail 21 Jul 2010 47,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage too inner side wall

off side rear tyre cracxks in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,435 miles

rear box corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,955 miles

both front tyres 2mm

engine managment lamp on

front pads approx 70% worn

rear box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,282 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 NVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

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

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