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AD03 ANF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,164 mi
Last recorded105,164 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ANF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 105,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside steering rackend, slight play

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 98,489 miles

trim not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 27 Jan 2015 98,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

trim not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,794 miles

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

exhaust is deteriated

not possible to do a full inspection of the sills due to covers

Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,775 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust is deteriated

not possible to do a full inspection of the sills due to covers

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,762 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear tyres loosing shape

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2013 83,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre starting to loose shape

oil leak

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,072 miles

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

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Dec 2011 74,072 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,623 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,521 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,295 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,391 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight cut on inner edge not showing cord

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,649 miles

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

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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AD03 ANF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 ANF, 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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AD03 ANF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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