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AV03 YTD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,098 mi
Last recorded136,098 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 136,098 miles

front number plate in poor condition

rear box joint in poor condition

rear springs in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on thew inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,857 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

rear shock weak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,108 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2010 74,108 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,289 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 43,910 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,980 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 YTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

AV03 YTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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