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C15 LML

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,521 mi
Last recorded139,521 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 LML
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 139,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 139,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 137,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

sill covers not allowing full inspection on both sides

under-tray not allowing full inspection of subframe

Pass 3 Aug 2015 133,464 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 133,464 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 130,101 miles

exhaust rear section getting rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2013 130,101 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear section getting rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2013 126,655 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,660 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 113,660 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 102,999 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 102,993 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s lower front fog light not working

slight bind on o/r rear wheel

Fail 20 Nov 2009 89,878 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,721 miles

1. washer bottle had a slight leak rectified today by pushing valve body on pump tighter

Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,788 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 57,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,414 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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C15 LML is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 C15 LML, 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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C15 LML is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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