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AY03 XGG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,535 mi
Last recorded146,535 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 146,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seat belts not checked

exhaust front flexible poor

sill covers fitted unable carry out corrosion checks

under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 130,941 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Fail 4 Oct 2021 130,940 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement exhaust rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear seat belts not checked

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,516 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides steel sections corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear seat belts not checked

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hoses steel sections corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 115,011 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe broken (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hoses steel sections corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,744 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides steel sections corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides steel sections corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,304 miles

NSR TYRE AGED

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded LOAD VALVE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.6.B.2c)

OSR TYRE AGED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS DETERIORATED (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LOAD VALVE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

NSR TYRE AGED

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded LOAD VALVE TO FLEXIBLE HOSE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.6.B.2c)

OSR TYRE AGED

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE PEARSHED IN TREAD

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE PEARSHED IN TREAD

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,378 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre pearished

offside wiper split but still clearing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,050 miles

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

front and rear no. plates deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,955 miles

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

front number plate delaminated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/side rear brake slight bind

Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,303 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,075 miles

Both n/s tyre low on outer edge .

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,846 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 31 Mar 2006 17,285 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 XGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XGG, 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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AY03 XGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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