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DC03 HHN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,441 mi
Last recorded64,441 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil light started flickering on after emmissions test.Oil level on maximum

Fail 11 Dec 2014 57,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil light started flickering on after emmissions test.Oil level on maximum

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,065 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wall (inner) splitting

Fail 25 Nov 2013 53,065 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre wall (inner) splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,483 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 48,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,187 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 45,172 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,897 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,306 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,343 miles

Baby seat on o/s/r-seat belt not checked

Back box corroded & outer skin has gone

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

N/S/R tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2007 28,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Baby seat on o/s/r-seat belt not checked

Back box corroded & outer skin has gone

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

N/S/R tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,030 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,280 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,467 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 HHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HHN, 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 HHN registered?

DC03 HHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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