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DG03 AHE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

104,184 mi
Last recorded104,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 AHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 104,184 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,686 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriated

nearside,offside rear shockabsorber corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 98,686 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriated

Rear heat shield insecure

nearside,offside rear shockabsorber corroded

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2016 92,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,954 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 92,954 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,291 miles

unable to see true condition of all brake pipes due to being covered in grease

Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,285 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

unable to see true condition of all brake pipes due to being covered in grease

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,262 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

back box to centre section join badly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,015 miles

rear 0/s light lense cracked

slight weep power steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear 0/s light lense cracked

slight weep power steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,005 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 70,005 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and beginning to score

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,142 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,142 miles

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

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

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

slight damage offside rear light lense

Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,506 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 50,499 miles

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

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

Offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,585 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded not yet blowing

off side rear lens cracked and holed not showing white light to rear

Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,585 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

exhaust back box corroded not yet blowing

off side rear lens cracked and holed not showing white light to rear

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,159 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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DG03 AHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DG03 AHE, 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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DG03 AHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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