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DA03 GVL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,628 mi
Last recorded93,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 GVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,628 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 93,628 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,067 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 83,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 77,771 miles

front flexi brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/front shock absorber is showing slight damp

o/s/front suspension top mount has slight play

o/s/rear shock absorber is showing slight damp

Pass 16 May 2013 74,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 70,049 miles

n/s/front anti-troll bar link has slight play

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

o/s/front suspension top mount has slight play

o/s/rear seat belt has fraying to main belt

Pass 26 May 2011 66,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,892 miles

centre rear seat belt has noisey operation.

exhaust tail section corrosion.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,686 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,089 miles

n/s/front tyre approaching limits.

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 GVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA03 GVL, 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 DA03 GVL registered?

DA03 GVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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