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DC03 AGX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,335 mi
Last recorded132,335 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 AGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 130,275 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 128,227 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex Andrea box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 122,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 116,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,211 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 112,211 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,769 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,179 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,006 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,878 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 87,878 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)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,327 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,304 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,003 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,131 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 AGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DC03 AGX, 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 AGX registered?

DC03 AGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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