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DA03 XMJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,582 mi
Last recorded191,582 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 191,582 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 191,571 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 169,496 miles

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

both front headlamps misty

both front reg plate discoloured

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 141,066 miles

3 x wheel trims fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner sill area surface rust

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,638 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Fail 13 Apr 2016 123,638 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,292 miles

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

Nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 19 Apr 2014 92,104 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,101 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,068 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,856 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,121 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 45,121 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 29,333 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 XMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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