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AY03 SGU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,282 mi
Last recorded52,282 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,699 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 25,137 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,656 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 14 Oct 2009 10,321 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,753 miles

plastic sill covers tested as presented

Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,300 miles

plastic sill covers tested as presented

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 SGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 SGU registered?

AY03 SGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AY03 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 SGU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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