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DF03 HPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,484 mi
Last recorded135,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,484 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 131,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body work corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,764 miles

Central Rear exhaust deteriorated

Front brakes have bind

Front headlamps deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and stiff to rotate (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake has bind

brake discs corroded on inner side

Fail 13 Mar 2017 116,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear exhaust deteriorated

Front brakes have bind

Front headlamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker deteriorated

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and stiff to rotate (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake has bind

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

brake discs corroded on inner side

Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,027 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2014 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,151 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 88,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 75,722 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 75,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,216 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,978 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 53,977 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 45,779 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,073 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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DF03 HPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF03 HPX, 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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DF03 HPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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