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AP03 OMS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,339 mi
Last recorded70,339 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,339 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 66,076 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 60,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 55,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,733 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,733 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,212 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,212 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,977 miles

Blades split but clearing drivers view.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 28,978 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 8,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 6,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,075 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 OMS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

AP03 OMS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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