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AV03 ZZP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,252 mi
Last recorded71,252 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 71,252 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 68,562 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 65,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 62,147 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, inboard sides, outer periphery corrdoed (3.5.1i)

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 59,272 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 56,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 53,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 49,696 miles

heavy corrosion on both rear coil springs

o/s/f brake pipe has some corrosion

rear brake pipes showing some corrosion

rear silencer joint corroded

weak pattern on both headlamps

Pass 11 May 2011 45,541 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming low and has nail in tread

offside front brake pipe starting to become corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 10 May 2010 41,270 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 41,234 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 35,563 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 26,152 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 9 May 2006 21,489 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 ZZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

AV03 ZZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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