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AX03 EHM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r to hose (3.6.B.2c)

lift in both front strut tops

o/s/f brake rubbing slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r to hose (3.6.B.2c)

lift in both front strut tops

o/s/f brake rubbing slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2016 51,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front windscreen washers pressure low

Fail 3 Sep 2016 51,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

front windscreen washers pressure low

Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust center to rear join excessively deteriorated but not leaking and still secure at time of test

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 48,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust center to rear join excessively deteriorated but not leaking and still secure at time of test

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,681 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,165 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 43,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,336 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

outer sills covered

Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,303 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,888 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,616 miles

cntre and rear sections of exhaust corroding

outer sills covered by bodykit

Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,825 miles

Crack zone B

Oil low on dip stick

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2009 25,823 miles

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

Crack zone B

Oil low on dip stick

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,830 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

lambda on limit

slight ridge front brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,021 miles

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

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

slight knocking evident lower u/j

Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,548 miles

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 EHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EHM, 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 EHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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