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C17 GAM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,493 mi
Last recorded122,493 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 GAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 122,493 miles

N/S/Front Flexi Brake Hose Not Secure. N/S/Rear Brake Binding Slightly. Air Bag System Warning Lamp Staying On Indicating A Fault In The System.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2012 122,435 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 104,302 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,302 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 91,090 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front seat doesnt fold forwards

Fail 15 May 2010 91,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front seat doesnt fold forwards

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,833 miles

Both centre and rear exhaust box outer skins starting to show signs of corrosion

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

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

Slight scratching on windscreen at top

Pass 13 May 2008 67,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2008 67,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,573 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 56,573 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,115 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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C17 GAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C17 GAM, 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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C17 GAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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