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AP03 VSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,136 mi
Last recorded34,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,136 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 34,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,825 miles

Brake pipes are covered in grease

Exhaust back box hanger are broken but is still secure and outer casing is corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 32,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes are covered in grease

Exhaust back box hanger are broken but is still secure and outer casing is corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,455 miles

Brake pipes are corroded

Exhaust back outer casing is corroded and hanger is missing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,977 miles

Brake pipes are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 29,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipes are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

NS headlamp aim is poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,517 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)

exhaust front pipe flexi broken up.

exhaust tailpipe corroded.

protective coating applied to brake pipes.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,999 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,406 miles

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

Exhaust back box is corroded

Oil leak

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,076 miles

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

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

tailbox rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,999 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,858 miles

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)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked/perished

rear wiper blade split

slight gearbox oil leak/o/s driveshaft seal

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,165 miles

Oil leak

outer skin on rear silencer is corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,347 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,195 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak from o/s driveshaft seal

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,041 miles

1 o/s/r door seal adrift. †2 tailpipe outer skin corroding. †3 slight oil leak around o/s/f of engine.

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 VSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

AP03 VSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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