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A3 SUR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,107 mi
Last recorded131,107 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 131,107 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 131,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded break pipe across the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main break pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,532 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,308 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 73,079 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 73,079 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,530 miles

rear o/s & n/s tyre treads splitting!

Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear o/s & n/s tyre treads splitting!

Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,160 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam images slightly poor

both rear tyre tread edges slightly cracked

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 49,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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A3 SUR 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 83.3%.

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 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 A3 SUR, 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 A3 SUR registered?

A3 SUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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