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DG03 AHL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,085 mi
Last recorded103,085 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 AHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 103,085 miles

Engine light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,808 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 98,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,923 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 95,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 87,916 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly miss shapen

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,136 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 79,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,497 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 72,497 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,005 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 67,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,631 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 61,631 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,850 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 53,850 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,371 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking and has nail near to egde of tread. offside front tyre has nail in tread

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 AHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DG03 AHL, 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 DG03 AHL registered?

DG03 AHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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