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AP03 NWD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,582 mi
Last recorded151,582 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 151,582 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO A.B.S UNIT -BORDER LINE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO A.B.S UNIT (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDER LINE (8.3.1a)

Rear SILENCER 1 BRACKET BROKEN OFF

Fail 11 Aug 2016 151,582 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO A.B.S UNIT -BORDER LINE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO A.B.S UNIT (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDER LINE (8.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear SILENCER 1 BRACKET BROKEN OFF

Pass 4 Dec 2014 127,927 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 127,927 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 126,593 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust supports heavily corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,346 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 116,563 miles

Gearbox mounting bolt loose

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

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

Wiring caught in electric fan

Pass 17 Dec 2011 101,832 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 83,689 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 28 Dec 2010 83,647 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 27 Dec 2009 55,713 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,355 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 25,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,194 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,448 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 NWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NWD, 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 NWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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