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AV03 VUH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,559 mi
Last recorded95,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 95,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,567 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,904 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,171 miles

Some deterioration of offside headlamp lens.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flex to restrictor. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 77,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,493 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 731,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 731,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,800 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 56,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 52,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,420 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 32,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 VUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

AV03 VUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is AV03 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 VUH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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