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AY03 XGT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,619 mi
Last recorded80,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,619 miles

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

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

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

middle and rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,069 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 55,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,906 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,902 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 XGT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

AY03 XGT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AY03 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 XGT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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