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AX03 EGU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,955 mi
Last recorded103,955 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,607 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery terminal loose.

nearside front tyre slightly cracking on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,179 miles

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

Engine lamp on.

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

Rear under body heat sheld insecure.

Fail 9 Jul 2011 96,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine lamp on.

Front wiper blades soon needed.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear under body heat sheld insecure.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 88,509 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,629 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 76,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 67,599 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,440 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 54,439 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,304 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 EGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 EGU, 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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AX03 EGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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