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AD03 AVJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,492 mi
Last recorded125,492 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 125,492 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 125,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 122,327 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 122,327 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 117,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 112,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 112,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,553 miles

Offside Front linkpin balljoint dry joint

Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,816 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 97,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,240 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2016 86,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,213 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,236 miles

both rear tyres splitting open on inner sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,236 miles

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

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

both rear tyres splitting open on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,317 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,070 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 42,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,343 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,883 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 11,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 AVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AVJ, 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 AVJ registered?

AD03 AVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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