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AY03 XGK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,499 mi
Last recorded144,499 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 144,499 miles

Both front top mounts have slight movement

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 144,499 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front top mounts have slight movement

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 139,746 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 139,746 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 135,966 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 130,299 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 123,745 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 25 May 2017 115,687 miles

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 20 May 2016 107,047 miles

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Fail 20 May 2016 107,047 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 29 May 2015 96,907 miles

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 exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 21 May 2014 88,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 80,547 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 73,441 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 21 May 2011 65,344 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 56,443 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 47,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 37,608 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 37,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 29,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 21,724 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 XGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XGK, 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 XGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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