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DC03 CRV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 138,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 136,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 131,757 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 131,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,679 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,753 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,753 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,958 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,464 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 89,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,636 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,443 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 58,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,129 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DC03 CRV 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 73.7%.

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 CRV, 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 CRV registered?

DC03 CRV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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