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AX03 LWT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,590 mi
Last recorded152,590 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 LWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 152,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 140,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 128,118 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 115,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 100,963 miles

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

adv on near side front tyre on 1.6m on inner edge

adv on near side rear tyre below 1.6m on inner edge and as light crackes

Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,619 miles

adv on both rear tyers have light crackes in outer walls and slightly out of shape

adv on nearside front tyer on 2.9m and below 1.6m on both edges

Pass 19 Dec 2009 77,067 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,948 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 58,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front of vehicle has accident and headlamp adjuster's are on there maximum setting's

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,202 miles

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

near side front of vehicle has accident and headlamp adjuster's are on there maximum setting's

Fail 7 Dec 2007 18,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

near side front of vehicle has accident and headlamp adjuster's are on there maximum setting's

Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,625 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 47,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

AX03 LWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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