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AX03 JZN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,854 mi
Last recorded109,854 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 JZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,854 miles

Front Engine management light illuminated, vehicle registered before applicable regulation

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One Silencer mounting adrift. Refitted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 109,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Engine management light illuminated, vehicle registered before applicable regulation

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One Silencer mounting adrift. Refitted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside compensator to flexi borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

Flexi section of exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills not full inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 24 Sep 2021 107,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside compensator to flexi borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

Flexi section of exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

outer sills not full inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,255 miles

engine management light on

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Oct 2020 106,183 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others (1.1.11 (c))

engine management light on

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 31 May 2019 103,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

Fail 24 May 2019 103,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 101,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x Front to rear (borderline pass) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear slightly defective

Engine light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 101,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x Front to rear (borderline pass) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear slightly defective

Engine light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 98,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 92,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 85,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 79,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 72,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,376 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 59,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 59,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 52,762 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,648 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 35,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,160 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 JZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JZN, 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 JZN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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