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AP03 ONG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,360 mi
Last recorded49,360 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 49,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 49,356 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both central brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,874 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust system corroded hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 47,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 47,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack wiper swept area greater than 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 45,673 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 45,670 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm from steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,954 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 44,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,940 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 42,932 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,056 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,565 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,494 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 25,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,573 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,557 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,362 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 ONG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

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

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