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AV03 VHC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,850 mi
Last recorded118,850 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 118,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Underseal applied over a repair inside the inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2022 118,840 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to excessively corroded brake pipes at rear (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow wax (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Leaking from fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow wax (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Underseal applied over a repair inside the inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,059 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,384 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,613 miles

All 4 tyres have been "stretch" fitted but still seated correctly on bead

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front brake pad wear sensor cables broken

Fail 3 Feb 2017 108,613 miles

All 4 tyres have been "stretch" fitted but still seated correctly on bead

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front brake pad wear sensor cables broken

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,710 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 99,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 96,820 miles

nearside front brake pipe greased

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 96,813 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,228 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 79,809 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,809 miles

EML light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,546 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 tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Jan 2009 54,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 54,234 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,481 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

front discs starting to corrode

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,683 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,247 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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 VHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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