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DA03 GDX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,791 mi
Last recorded98,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 GDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,791 miles

Advanced corrosion to chassis.

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 98,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Advanced corrosion to chassis.

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Numerous engine oil leaks.

Offside Brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 15 Jun 2017 89,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Numerous engine oil leaks.

Offside Brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,251 miles

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2016 79,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,743 miles

Back box exhaust section in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Back box exhaust section in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,319 miles

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracked.

Offside front brake pipe covered in grease preventing inspection.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracked.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake pipe covered in grease preventing inspection.

Pass 23 May 2013 48,173 miles

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre outter sidewall cracking

Fail 21 May 2013 48,171 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre outter sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,330 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,496 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,837 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,948 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 5,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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DA03 GDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA03 GDX, 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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DA03 GDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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