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AV03 YMG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,511 mi
Last recorded93,511 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,511 miles

some corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,805 miles

rear silencer corroded and bracket missing but exhaust not insercue

Fail 25 Mar 2013 77,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes getting rusty.

front tyres are 215/45x17 rear 215/40x17.

o,s rear tyre inner side wall rubber spliting.

rear exhaust badley rusted.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes getting rusty.

front tyres are 215/45x17 rear 215/40x17.

o,s rear tyre inner side wall rubber spliting.

rear exhaust badley rusted.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,588 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,588 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,900 miles

nearside rear brake pads approx 70% worn

offsd ide front and rear tyres cracking inner walls

sligth play os anti roll bar link

Fail 23 Mar 2011 66,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear brake pads approx 70% worn

offsd ide front and rear tyres cracking inner walls

sligth play os anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,237 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 brake disks slightly pitted inner face

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,953 miles

advised front disc

advised osr tyre low

advised rear box corroded

advised small chip in screen

Fail 8 Jan 2008 33,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advised front disc corroded

advised osr tyre low on inside

advised rear box outer skin corroded

advised small chip in screen

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 26,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adsvised perishing in tread nsr

advised perishing in tread osr

advised rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,025 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 YMG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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