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AP03 OOB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,600 mi
Last recorded135,600 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,600 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside front wiperblade starting to split

Offside rear lamp damaged - not effecting light output

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2014 135,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Baffles loose in rear silencer

Engine management light on

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside front wiperblade starting to split

Offside rear lamp damaged - not effecting light output

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm and wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 109,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,404 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,820 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 72,820 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,333 miles

REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,543 miles

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

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 OOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OOB, 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 OOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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