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D14 SBM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

130,872 mi
Last recorded130,872 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 130,872 miles

parking brake leaver has little return travel

Fail 1 May 2019 130,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

parking brake leaver has little return travel

Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,508 miles

Engine warning light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 118,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine warning light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damage at o/s/r close to tyre

engine light on

exhaust heat shields loose

slight exhaust blow at rear

Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage at o/s/r close to tyre

engine light on

exhaust heat shields loose

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 95,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,826 miles

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated/leaking

front coil springs corroded

radiator leaking coolant

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 88,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated/leaking

front coil springs corroded

radiator leaking coolant

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,492 miles

exhaust leaking at front and rear joints

front suspension springs corroded

o/s rear brake piping corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 84,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust leaking at front and rear joints

front suspension springs corroded

o/s rear brake piping corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,029 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,526 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,174 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 66,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,216 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 57,207 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,853 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 48,698 miles

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

1/ no oil on dip stick

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,777 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,765 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,362 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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D14 SBM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 D14 SBM, 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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D14 SBM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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