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AY03 XMF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,318 mi
Last recorded103,318 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 103,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 88,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,438 miles

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm.

protective coating applied to front brake pipes.

rear axle mount bushes seperating.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,412 miles

exhaust centre & tail sections heavily corroded at rear flanges.

protective coating applied to front brake pipes.

rear axle mount bushes beginning to seperate.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,764 miles

both front tyres cracked

front and rear silencers corroded (front one at rear join)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s-f disc inner face poor.. (2)all four tyres cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,701 miles

o/s/f flexi ferrole corroding

slight play in n/s/f top mount.

tailpipe outer skin corroded & centre silencer rear flange corroded & thin.

tyres outer sidewalls beginning to crack

very slight roughness in o/s/r w/bearing.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,783 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 50,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r axle mount bush seperating.

o/s/r tyre 3mm.

tailpipe outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,761 miles

n/s/r axle mount bush seperating.

o/s/r tyre 3mm.

tailpipe outer skin corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,128 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 XMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

AY03 XMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 XMF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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