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AP03 VTD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,182 mi
Last recorded92,182 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 92,182 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 92,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 78,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 653,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,551 miles

rear number plate backing discoloured.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,493 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 VTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

AP03 VTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is AP03 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 VTD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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