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DA03 HLP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 139,317 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 139,274 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear wheels-to front to rears-o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight buckle to wheels

Pass 20 Jun 2016 137,712 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 137,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 128,271 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wear to inner edge n/s rear tyre/tread cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 119,258 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamps deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 119,258 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 111,787 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 100,761 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has little or no tread on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2012 100,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has little or no tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,737 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps deteriorated, light output reduced, but not to excess.

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 91,642 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps deteriorated, light output reduced, but not to excess.

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,013 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn/slight buckle n/s rear wheel

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 82,838 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn/slight buckle n/s rear wheel

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,589 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

cuts in inner edge of off side rear tyre.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 70,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

cuts in inner edge of off side rear tyre.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,755 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,754 miles

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

flat spot on nsr tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HLP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLP, 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 HLP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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