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A111 PTS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,816 mi
Last recorded44,816 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 PTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,456 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 35,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear outers (flexis) (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,127 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 35,127 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,266 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 34,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,382 miles

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

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,375 miles

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

front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,427 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 30,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,214 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 27,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,268 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 26,268 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 13,726 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,931 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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A111 PTS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A111 PTS, 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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What year was A111 PTS registered?

A111 PTS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is A111 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A111 PTS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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