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DC03 AAX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,571 mi
Last recorded153,571 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 AAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,571 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 148,266 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 148,266 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2015 143,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 143,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 139,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 139,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 136,146 miles

rear silencer joint deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2013 136,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer joint deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 134,536 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 134,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 121,662 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,319 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 89,319 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 73,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 53,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,609 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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DC03 AAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DC03 AAX, 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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What year was DC03 AAX registered?

DC03 AAX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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