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AX03 GPV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

229,843 mi
Last recorded229,843 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 GPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 229,843 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 220,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust pipe rusting

hand brake lever high

Pass 1 Dec 2017 203,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 193,083 miles

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill cover fitted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill cover fitted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 183,467 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 176,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 176,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 164,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2013 164,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 153,103 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 153,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 142,638 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 142,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front brake discs worn and pitted.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 110,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 110,723 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,239 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 84,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,318 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,565 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,747 miles

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

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

park brake travel long.n/s lazy

Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,747 miles

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

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

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

park brake travel long.n/s lazy

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 GPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GPV, 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 GPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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