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AX03 GUE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

222,762 mi
Last recorded222,762 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 222,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 222,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 211,918 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 211,918 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2012 204,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s handbrake effort reading slightly low.

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded.

slight free play in the upper steering coloumn.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 204,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s handbrake effort reading slightly low.

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded.

slight free play in the upper steering coloumn.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 194,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are perishing and n/s rear tyre on 2mm.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 194,302 miles

both rear tyres are perishing and n/s rear tyre on 2mm.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 183,288 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 183,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 170,291 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 170,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 132,051 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 132,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 94,614 miles

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

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

both front inner pads anti rattle shim adrift

full undertray fitted

handbrake rough (shoes) very noisy

plastic sill covers fitted in & out

rear wiper torn

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 GUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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