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A6 XHP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,234 mi
Last recorded57,234 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 57,234 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,197 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 57,196 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust front flexy pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Pinch nut and bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch close to wheel arch likely to damage tyre. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch close to wheel arch likely to damage tyre. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,754 miles

coolant leak from engine

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

play in front suspension top strut mounts

rear exhaust box corroded at joints

Fail 21 Jun 2017 47,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from engine

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

play in front suspension top strut mounts

rear exhaust box corroded at joints

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,747 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 44,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,281 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 43,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear section of exhaust slightly corroded ok for mot

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,780 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2012 32,529 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 32,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 26,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 22,833 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,177 miles

Advise Both front tyres worn on edges

Advise slight cut in outter side on N/S/F

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,153 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 16,153 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 13,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,869 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 XHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XHP, 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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A6 XHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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