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AD03 AVP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,135 mi
Last recorded53,135 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,135 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2017 53,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,769 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front panel bent

nearside front headlight brackets cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,895 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded

insp light on

oil level low

rear exhaust section corroded

rear wiper smears

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,657 miles

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

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

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

tail box exhaust corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 47,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tail box exhaust corroded.

Fail 16 May 2013 46,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 42,263 miles

Both numberplates discoloured

O/S/R Road spring broken at the end of its coil

n/s and o/s front brake pipes surface rusty

Fail 17 May 2012 42,263 miles

Both numberplates discoloured

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

O/S/R Road spring broken at the end of its coil

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

n/s and o/s front brake pipes surface rusty

Pass 10 May 2011 38,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 34,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 29,850 miles

Front tyres 3mm

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

Pass 22 May 2008 25,042 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 19,833 miles

plastic sill guards obstructing view if outer sills

Pass 15 May 2006 14,341 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 AVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AVP, 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 AVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 AVP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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