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AX03 GWJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,168 mi
Last recorded216,168 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 216,168 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 198,799 miles

Both headlamp patterns deteriated.

Offside mirror damaged,function not impaired

Pass 19 Sep 2015 174,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 174,215 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in inner rack ends.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 152,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 116,661 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorating (minor cracking etc to tread blocks chords not exposed)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 116,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are deteriorating (minor cracking etc to tread blocks chords not exposed)

rear seats fitted as non standard (not tested)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 111,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 107,143 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 107,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,221 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 97,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,870 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 86,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 72,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,083 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 50,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 GWJ 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 66.7%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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