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DA03 HWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,002 mi
Last recorded87,002 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 78,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 66,916 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 65,848 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 64,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 61,871 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,931 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,304 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,278 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 52,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,330 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

offside door mirror glass loose but not insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2012 51,328 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

offside door mirror glass loose but not insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,662 miles

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

center rear seat belt operation impaired by seat cover

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,429 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,570 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 43,567 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,334 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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DA03 HWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HWW, 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 HWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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