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A18 OLR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,500 mi
Last recorded127,500 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 OLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 127,500 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 127,500 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,230 miles

Nearside Rear slight tyre side wall camage

Offside Rear slight tyre side wall damage

Fail 16 Mar 2016 126,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,362 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 124,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,513 miles

headlamps weak/dim + poor images.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 120,513 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f headlamp image weak/dim.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,767 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 116,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 108,249 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 108,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 97,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,711 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust where it meets centre section, is not tight and slides in and out

Pass 28 Mar 2009 77,477 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,530 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,781 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 43,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

tail box looking rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,396 miles

tail box looking rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,371 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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A18 OLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A18 OLR, 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 A18 OLR registered?

A18 OLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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