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AX03 GNJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,791 mi
Last recorded155,791 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 GNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 155,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust corroded hangers corroded one incomplete

Fail 19 Aug 2016 155,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust corroded hangers corroded one incomplete

Pass 13 Jan 2015 155,158 miles

EMS spanner light on

large crack in front screen

rear exhaust deteriorated and mount brocken

Pass 17 Sep 2013 154,187 miles

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

crack in front screen not affecting drivers veiw

rear exhaust box corroded and mount missing

spanner light on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2012 151,937 miles

crack in front screen

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2012 151,937 miles

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

crack in front screen

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 146,198 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine water leak...suspect radiator

offside rear tyre worn to limit

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from silencer

Pass 21 Sep 2010 119,325 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 119,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 96,046 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 96,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Chip in windscreen.

Rear silencer box heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,545 miles

Nearside front tyre wworn on inner shoulder

Fail 3 Oct 2008 76,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,381 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,655 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 GNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

AX03 GNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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