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AY03 RZT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,578 mi
Last recorded203,578 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 RZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 203,578 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 203,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2020 197,835 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 197,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 190,776 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 190,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 180,418 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 180,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 173,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 167,166 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 167,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 160,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 151,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level brake light does not work

Pass 9 Apr 2013 142,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 132,343 miles

o/s/f brake pipe has surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2011 120,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 79,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,930 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,630 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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AY03 RZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

AY03 RZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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