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AV03 VVG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,661 mi
Last recorded77,661 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,661 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

dipswitch intermittent fault

Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

dipswitch intermittent fault

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,882 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

both front tyres wearing on edges

headlight switch intermittant fault

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,034 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Fail 20 Jan 2014 51,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,374 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,644 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 45,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,381 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,381 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,930 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 23,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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