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AX03 KWN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,585 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 79,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Mar 2025 79,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,624 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 76,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,984 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,661 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 60,661 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,298 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 60,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 59,931 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,615 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 59,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 59,019 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,019 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,694 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,694 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,406 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 52,922 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 May 2012 52,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,395 miles

frount brake discs in poor condition on inside edges

Fail 14 Jun 2011 49,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

frount brake discs in poor condition on inside edges

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,385 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 46,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,419 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 27,419 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,024 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 KWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 KWN, 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 KWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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