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DG03 AJG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 71,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,834 miles

Accident damage to OSR (yellow paint)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 67,823 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NSR reading 30 OSR reading 100 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to OSR (yellow paint)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 60,936 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s headlight misted

Pass 24 May 2012 57,616 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise small buldge off side front tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 54,394 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 54,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 51,130 miles

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

both rear tyres has cracks in tread

Fail 17 May 2010 51,130 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres has cracks in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,389 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 AJG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG03 AJG, 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 AJG registered?

DG03 AJG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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