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AY03 ADO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,825 mi
Last recorded87,825 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ADO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,825 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,984 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2019 80,968 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,046 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 72,275 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 72,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 65,029 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 65,027 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 58,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,742 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)

Pass 13 May 2013 32,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,674 miles

rear exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2011 28,958 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,949 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 20,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,353 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,316 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,258 miles

sill covers fitted

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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AY03 ADO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY03 ADO, 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 AY03 ADO registered?

AY03 ADO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 ADO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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