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AX03 GUF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,058 mi
Last recorded140,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 140,058 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

front shock absorbers getting weak in operation

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 140,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

front shock absorbers getting weak in operation

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 132,985 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 122,418 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 122,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,419 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 105,279 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 87,190 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 87,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 76,887 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 76,887 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 61,270 miles

oil leak

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 GUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF registered?

AX03 GUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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