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678 LOU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

180,750 mi
Last recorded180,750 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 LOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 180,750 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 170,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 161,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 161,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 150,763 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 142,657 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 135,312 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 128,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from hose to caliper corroded and front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,949 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,765 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,297 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,462 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to all brake discs.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 74,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight surface deterioration to all brake discs.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,900 miles

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

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

slight surface deterioration to all brake discs.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,218 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,218 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf headlight lense fading and becoming opaque

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,791 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,479 miles

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

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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678 LOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 678 LOU, 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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678 LOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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