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AV03 KHL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,838 mi
Last recorded122,838 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,838 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhuast box and joint badly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 122,838 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhuast box and joint badly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 122,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at connection to flex pipe,marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust very rusty centre to rear connection but not yet blowing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,134 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 107,142 miles

near side frount tyre worn on inner edge

rear exaust flange in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2015 107,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side frount tyre worn on inner edge

rear exaust flange in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2014 100,521 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 100,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,766 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2012 91,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,997 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,519 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,519 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,982 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2009 72,733 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,517 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear number plate delaminating

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,047 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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AV03 KHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV03 KHL, 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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AV03 KHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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