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AH03 DUL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,801 mi
Last recorded122,801 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH03 DUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 117,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,587 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 98,531 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 95,192 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,681 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and backbox joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,434 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and backbox joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,918 miles

rear discs slightly worm

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,204 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 70,269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 53,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,353 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 35,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 May 2008 35,669 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,561 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 29,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AH03 DUL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 73,048 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 AH03 DUL, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AH03 DUL registered?

AH03 DUL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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