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AC03 GHH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,871 mi
Last recorded123,871 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 123,871 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,228 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front head light lances slightly faded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 123,228 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front head light lances slightly faded

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nipple change (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,497 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear h/brake efficiency low

Rear surface corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 121,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 120,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 116,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 101,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,390 miles

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

lip on both front disc

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

engine management light on

front wiper blades slightly spilt but still clears the screen

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,579 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,562 miles

Front tyres down to 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,096 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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AC03 GHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AC03 GHH, 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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AC03 GHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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