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DG03 EOJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,312 mi
Last recorded80,312 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,312 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 80,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,220 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight run out on offside front brake disc

wipers not parking correctly on windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2012 75,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight run out on offside front brake disc

wipers not parking correctly on windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,736 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,736 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 50,203 miles

INSP showing on dash, due service?

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers starting to wear

front pads getting low, wear markers nearly touching discs. inner faces front discs starting to corrode/pitt

key fob inop

nsr wheel is a steel rim others are alloys

osr tyre tread cracking, inner edge stepped

slight lift in osf strut top

spare tyre flat, puntured?

wiper blades smearing

Fail 8 May 2010 50,203 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

INSP showing on dash, due service?

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers starting to wear

front pads getting low, wear markers nearly touching discs. inner faces front discs starting to corrode/pitt

key fob inop

nsr wheel is a steel rim others are alloys

osr tyre tread cracking, inner edge stepped

slight lift in osf strut top

spare tyre flat, puntured?

wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 May 2009 43,958 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nsr seat

front brake pads, wear indicator nearly touching the discs

front discs marked, inner faces starting to pitt/corrode

front wipers smearing

ns mirror glass smashed

tread cracking and inner edges stepped slightly on rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2008 40,664 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 40,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,223 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 EOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EOJ, 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 EOJ registered?

DG03 EOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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