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AC03 GUH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,609 mi
Last recorded182,609 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 182,609 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 182,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 170,579 miles

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 9 May 2012 154,165 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2012 154,150 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2011 135,362 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 135,362 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism damaged, but is still operational.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 118,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 103,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 58,780 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 GUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUH, 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 AC03 GUH registered?

AC03 GUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 GUH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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