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AY03 XKS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,891 mi
Last recorded183,891 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 183,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 174,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 158,548 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 155,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 152,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 145,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 137,109 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 137,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 122,858 miles

underneath of vehicle covered in building agrogate

Pass 20 Mar 2007 109,806 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 109,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,172 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 XKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

AY03 XKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AY03 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 XKS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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