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A605 PAT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA605 PAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 99,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 99,272 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 99,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,965 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 96,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,888 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,367 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 88,357 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,649 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,010 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,576 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,996 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,849 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,952 miles

Sill covers.

Slight surface rust front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,641 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Slight play nearside steering arm.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,588 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 55,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight lip on front brake disc's.

Pass 21 May 2008 42,878 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 34,769 miles

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

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 dragg n/s rear brake

Pass 18 May 2006 28,220 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted.

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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A605 PAT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A605 PAT, 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 A605 PAT registered?

A605 PAT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is A605 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A605 PAT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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