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AY03 XLJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

218,890 mi
Last recorded218,890 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 218,890 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear slight rusting to n/s/r inner sill

Rear rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2018 214,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear inner sill signs of slight rusting

Pass 13 Mar 2017 209,074 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 209,074 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 203,564 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 198,152 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 198,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

factory fitted sill covers

rear exhaust box outer casing rusted

Pass 17 Mar 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

factory fitted sill covers

rear exhaust box outer casing rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2013 187,911 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread & central tread depth at legal limit .just meets the pass standard today .

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing deteriorated .

Pass 19 Mar 2012 169,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 150,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 146,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 125,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 110,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 94,093 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 XLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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