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AD03 AUT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

224,710 mi
Last recorded224,710 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 224,710 miles

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

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

Corrossion to offside rear wheel arch

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front coil spring fouling body

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 216,384 miles

Corrossion to offside rear wheel arch

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear number plate deterioraded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 216,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Corrossion to offside rear wheel arch

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear number plate deterioraded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 205,253 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of nearside front tyre outer side wall Borderline

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 188,899 miles

Airbag warning light on

Condition of rear number plate

Corosion to both rear & nearside front brake pipes to flexi

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 174,721 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of rear number plate

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

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

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2009 153,488 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 153,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 137,010 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 20 Apr 2009 137,010 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2008 113,538 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 May 2007 91,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,652 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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AD03 AUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD03 AUT, 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 AD03 AUT registered?

AD03 AUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is AD03 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AUT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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