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AC03 GWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,585 mi
Last recorded155,585 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 155,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 144,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 134,466 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 112,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,836 miles

Both front tyres wearing to inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,835 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing to inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,420 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,018 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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

O/S front door strap loose

O/S front tyre almost worn through to the cords on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,565 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp.

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 GWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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