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AD03 WXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

214,454 mi
Last recorded214,454 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 214,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 209,180 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 209,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 204,128 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 199,780 miles

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

rear wiper slit

Fail 21 May 2015 199,780 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear wiper slit

Pass 20 May 2014 145,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 145,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 192,955 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 178,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 178,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 165,278 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 165,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 149,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 149,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 135,340 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 135,340 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 117,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 117,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,617 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 98,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2006 78,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 78,938 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 WXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

AD03 WXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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