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C14 GAR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

132,276 mi
Last recorded132,276 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 GAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 132,276 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 131,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,067 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 129,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 125,141 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 125,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 118,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 118,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 112,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 110,052 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 110,052 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2016 104,280 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 104,280 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 99,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,446 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 85,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,515 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 78,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,880 miles

front tyres on legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,880 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front tyres on legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,514 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 64,514 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

nearside inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,086 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2009 58,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,695 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,695 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,642 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 41,642 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,071 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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C14 GAR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 C14 GAR, 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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C14 GAR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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