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DG03 ARG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

168,994 mi
Last recorded168,994 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ARG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 168,994 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 164,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 159,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 156,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 151,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 146,855 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 141,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 135,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 129,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 122,935 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 122,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 118,663 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plates corroded

oil leak

outer sills not visible

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,830 miles

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

outer sills not visible

Fail 29 May 2015 110,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

outer sills not visible

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,663 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer sills not visible

rear brake discs getting worn

Fail 2 Jun 2014 100,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer sills not visible

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,340 miles

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Fail 28 May 2013 91,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Pass 8 May 2012

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 68,446 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,472 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,459 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,921 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

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 ARG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ARG, 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 ARG registered?

DG03 ARG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is DG03 ARG safe to buy?

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