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AX03 GUK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,310 mi
Last recorded71,310 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,310 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 66,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 56,057 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,725 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,606 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,322 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 48,170 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,170 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,764 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,716 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,789 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 16,925 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 GUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUK, 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 GUK registered?

AX03 GUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is AX03 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 GUK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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