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A6 VLD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,266 mi
Last recorded63,266 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,266 miles

steering rack leaking oil

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front cuts into side wall

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,689 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front headlamp pattern getting ditorted

some corrosion on nearside and offside front metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front headlamp pattern getting ditorted

some corrosion on nearside and offside front metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat incorrectly fitted / loose in the seat belt

Fail 2 Jun 2015 60,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat incorrectly fitted / loose in the seat belt

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,609 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 54,546 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f headlamp condensating

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,546 miles

n/s/f headlamp condensating

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,609 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 49,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 29,413 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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A6 VLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A6 VLD, 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 A6 VLD registered?

A6 VLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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