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AX03 EEW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,644 mi
Last recorded58,644 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,644 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,204 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 56,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2010 54,573 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 54,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,244 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 46,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,117 miles

Steering rack side rod wearing

Fail 23 Apr 2008 34,117 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack side rod wearing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,809 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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AX03 EEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX03 EEW, 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 AX03 EEW registered?

AX03 EEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AX03 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 EEW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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