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DA03 WRR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,298 mi
Last recorded130,298 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 130,298 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

o/s headlamp poor pattern

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 130,290 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

o/s headlamp poor pattern

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2020 130,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd box from rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 113,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 113,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 103,263 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 94,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 87,341 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 87,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 79,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 79,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,191 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,778 miles

Advice all brake pipes corroded

Advice both rear road springs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 56,778 miles

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

Advice all brake pipes corroded

Advice both rear road springs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,484 miles

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 48,484 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,920 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2010 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,619 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and sidewalls starting to split

Fail 12 Jan 2009 32,619 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and sidewalls starting to split

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,167 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 22,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks in tread on n/s/r

cracks in tread on o/s/r

slices in n/s/r inner sidewall not to cords

slices in o/s/r sidewall not to cords

Fail 31 Aug 2007 21,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 16 May 2007 19,953 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,033 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 WRR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WRR, 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 WRR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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