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AX03 KWM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,768 mi
Last recorded122,768 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,768 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 122,768 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 110,206 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 110,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,620 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,618 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,441 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 86,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,759 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust box peeling but not blowing

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,831 miles

Exhaust rear box soon need attension

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,123 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 71,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,846 miles

Both number plates in poor condition.

Metal brake pipes minor corrosion front and rear.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 64,842 miles

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

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

Both number plates in poor condition.

Metal brake pipes minor corrosion front and rear.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 58,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,901 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,328 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 32,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,511 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 KWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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