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DB03 CMB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,832 mi
Last recorded91,832 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 CMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear back plate corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,680 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

both rear back plates corroded

exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 89,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

both rear back plates corroded

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,969 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,086 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel alignment req checking as both nearside tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,089 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,527 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 32,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 25,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 25,666 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DB03 CMB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DB03 CMB, 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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DB03 CMB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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