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AV03 VHW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,970 mi
Last recorded94,970 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 21 Sep 2021 94,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,587 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,587 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,114 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,067 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,259 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,550 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 84,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,332 miles

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

near side front wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,958 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,663 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 41,344 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 41,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,306 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 31,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,702 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 VHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

AV03 VHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 VHW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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