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AV03 YTJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,516 mi
Last recorded170,516 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 170,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s &o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,689 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 158,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 150,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 129,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,374 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,013 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,288 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,252 miles

Both Nearside And Offside Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edges.

Oil Leak From Engine.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 92,246 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak From Engine.

Both Nearside And Offside Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edges.

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

Engine Managerment Light Present On Instrument Cluster.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 86,012 miles

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

Handbrake Cables Partly Seized.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 86,012 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Handbrake Cables Partly Seized.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,907 miles

Both Rear Brake Pipes and Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode

Exhaust Very Fragile, Excessively Corroded And In Poor Condition

FronBoth Front Brake Disc's in Very Poor Condition, Pitted And Rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2010 82,907 miles

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

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

Both Rear Brake Pipes and Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode

Exhaust Very Fragile, Excessively Corroded And In Poor Condition

FronBoth Front Brake Disc's in Very Poor Condition, Pitted And Rusty

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,958 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 78,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 67,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2008 67,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 8 May 2007 51,143 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 51,143 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,120 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 YTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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