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AX03 FDL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,661 mi
Last recorded171,661 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 171,661 miles

movement in both front top mounts

Fail 6 Dec 2017 171,595 miles

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

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

movement in both front top mounts

Pass 30 Nov 2016 167,264 miles

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

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

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

headlamp beam images poor

nearside mirror cracked

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 30 Nov 2016 167,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

headlamp beam images poor

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear brake sticking

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 2 Dec 2015 162,970 miles

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

headlamp beam image poor. advise rectification

offside rear brake sticking

rear coil springs upper rubbers deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2015 162,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox missing (7.1.2)

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

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

headlamp beam image poor. advise rectification

offside rear brake sticking

rear coil springs upper rubbers deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 158,950 miles

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 154,530 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn inner

Fail 12 Nov 2013 154,530 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 30 May 2012 148,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 142,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 140,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 137,351 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 130,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 108,072 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 82,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 82,788 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 FDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AX03 FDL, 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 FDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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