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AY03 XHB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,686 mi
Last recorded119,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,686 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,502 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 110,499 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 107,188 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Dec 2015 104,328 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine fault management light on

Fail 15 Dec 2014 95,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine fault management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2013 84,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 84,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,319 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,194 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Drivers door ckeck strap insecure.

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,891 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,416 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,318 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 58,174 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,491 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,328 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 XHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

AY03 XHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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