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AY03 XOW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,504 mi
Last recorded87,504 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

center & rear ex weak/rusty

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,504 miles

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

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

center & rear ex weak/rusty

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,636 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 58,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,997 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,859 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,027 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 XOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

AY03 XOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 XOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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