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DF03 UPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 UPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass not fitted (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge 205/50 16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2018

Emissions not tested [rear silencer broken away] (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [silencer broken away] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017
Pass 30 Jul 2016 103,338 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 103,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015

odometer not working

Pass 29 Jul 2014

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

milage not visable

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 25 Jul 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

milage not visable

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,302 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,302 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,870 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 78,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,314 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,236 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,856 miles

advise near side rear tyre going out of shape

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,235 miles

offside rear tyre starting to misshapen

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,641 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 UPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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