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AD03 ANX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,113 mi
Last recorded149,113 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ANX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 149,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 148,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 148,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside headlamp has 1 mounting broken

Fail 14 Sep 2017 147,723 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside headlamp has 1 mounting broken

Pass 15 Sep 2016 146,861 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 145,570 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 145,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 144,030 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 144,030 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 141,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 141,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 135,236 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 135,236 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 120,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 120,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 102,725 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 86,798 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 52,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

stone chip in windscreen not in swept area

Pass 23 May 2006 52,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

stone chip in windscreen not in swept area

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 ANX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ANX, 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 ANX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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