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ABC 26

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 26
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 103,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rear transverse pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,196 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,613 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 96,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,935 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,291 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 75,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,847 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,704 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 61,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,015 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,856 miles

both front suspension springs do not appear to be seated correctly on top mounts

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

oil leaks

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,933 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear exhaust section

small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,511 miles

Slight pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,779 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 17,317 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 17,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ABC 26 is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ABC 26, 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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ABC 26 is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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