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AV03 OCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,275 mi
Last recorded80,275 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,275 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,581 miles

exhaust corroded

mil light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 78,581 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

mil light on

Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,742 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,238 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 70,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,532 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,383 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,824 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 54,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,323 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 51,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,240 miles

brake pedal felt slightly spongy

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,276 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)

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 OCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV03 OCX, 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 AV03 OCX registered?

AV03 OCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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