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AX03 LWY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,627 mi
Last recorded127,627 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 LWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 127,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2012 127,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 127,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 116,860 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 116,860 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 105,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,987 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 79,341 miles

Handrake effort only just meets requirements

Offside handbrake effort low compared to nearside

Pass 4 Aug 2007 59,139 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 59,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,019 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 LWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

AX03 LWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is AX03 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 LWY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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