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DC03 CVG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,704 mi
Last recorded78,704 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre cracking on corners of tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2012 78,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre cracking on corners of tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,191 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,147 miles

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

front discs & pads are worn

offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2009 60,728 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2008 53,615 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,204 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

nearside mirror is cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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 CVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

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

Is DC03 CVG safe to buy?

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