MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
front inner steering rack play
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
front inner steering rack play
Oil leak
rear exhust deteriorted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
rear exhust deteriorted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear silencer corroded.
nsf tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust poor condition
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nsf tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust poor condition
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
handbrake comming up high †rear wiperblades split †parking damage to both front wheels and tyres †both front tyres worn on outer edges
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY03 XZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XZJ, 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 XZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.
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