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A65 LNX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,157 mi
Last recorded77,157 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA65 LNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,157 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 77,157 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer flange corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,721 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S have slight corrosion on lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,038 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,552 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2020 65,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,309 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,309 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,209 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,785 miles

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

both headlamp beam images starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,285 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,410 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre inner edge bevelled

Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,410 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre inner edge bevelled

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,336 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,879 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,112 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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A65 LNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A65 LNX, 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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A65 LNX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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