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AX03 XRL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,043 mi
Last recorded84,043 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,043 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged All slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,043 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust box & centre exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly damaged All slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,889 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,518 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 69,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamps have blured beam images, lenses deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps have blured beam images, lenses deteriorated

off side front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,813 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front brake pipe coating applied.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,382 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,121 miles

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

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

both rear tyres periahed and cracked around outer edges of tread

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,898 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking between outer treads

Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,450 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 XRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

AX03 XRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is AX03 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 XRL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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