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AC03 GUK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,382 mi
Last recorded127,382 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 127,382 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 111,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 104,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,389 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,910 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,723 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 43,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,611 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 GUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK registered?

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

Is AC03 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 GUK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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