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AY03 XLM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,672 mi
Last recorded143,672 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 143,672 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 143,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 131,546 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 131,523 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under driver seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 126,356 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 125,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 123,754 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 119,708 miles

Offside osf head lamp paten faint

nsf head lamp bracket broken but lamp secure

rear brake pipe greased

small chips in screen

Fail 22 Apr 2017 119,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside osf head lamp paten faint

nsf head lamp bracket broken but lamp secure

rear brake pipe greased

small chips in screen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,390 miles

small chips in windscreen

brake pipes covered in grease

child seats fitted

nsf headlamp bracket broken but secure

os headlamp aim beam pattern faint

Pass 4 Apr 2015 107,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 107,410 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 101,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,201 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,843 miles

adv both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

adv both front flexi hoses corroded on ends

adv front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

adv rear chassis legs and towbar heavily corroded

adv rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

adv both front flexi hoses corroded on ends

adv front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

adv rear chassis legs and towbar heavily corroded

adv rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,547 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,271 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 11 Apr 2007 61,771 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 61,743 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,147 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)

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 XLM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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