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AC03 HHK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,387 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 129,620 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Beam pattern on offside headlamp very weak and poor. (NON - STANDARD BULBS FITTED).

Exhaust back box fouling the bodywork.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck is insecure - bracket corroded and snapped.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test and mirror (rear view) is loose on the piviot.

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

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

Offside front and nearside front tyre tread depths on 3mm - 4mm.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TYRE SIZE = 205/50 ZR16 87W.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 122,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011
Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,138 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 HHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HHK, 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 HHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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