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AX03 GTY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,543 mi
Last recorded196,543 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 196,543 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 196,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 179,797 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edgers

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 179,797 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edgers

rear exhaust slightly insecure and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 162,006 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit...175/70R14

Fail 16 Jul 2012 162,006 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit...175/70R14

Pass 5 Jul 2011 132,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 105,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 105,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 82,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Rear number plate starting to separate slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,719 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,670 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,251 miles

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

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 GTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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