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AX03 GVY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,604 mi
Last recorded103,604 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 GVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,604 miles

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

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Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,795 miles

Coolant level low, under bonnert smell of anti freeze possible leak

Engine Management light is on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 87,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Coolant level low, under bonnert smell of anti freeze possible leak

Engine Management light is on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,001 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2013 84,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,181 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 70,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 51,770 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres pershing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,953 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,667 miles

nearside front tyre wearing 0n outer edge and offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 GVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

AX03 GVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is AX03 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 GVY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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