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AV03 SXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,120 mi
Last recorded131,120 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,120 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres have outer edge wear alignment check advised

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and cracking replacement advised

Pass 4 Apr 2013 120,844 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 120,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 109,885 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT - PADS OK

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS - CONNECTING FLANGES BADLY DETERIORATED, STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,307 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 100,307 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)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,497 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 89,497 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,635 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 63,102 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,102 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,650 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 SXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

AV03 SXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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