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DG03 HGJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,505 mi
Last recorded102,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 100,597 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corrded

Offside Rear shockabsorber corroding at the top

both rear coil springs corroding

offside/nearside rear brake pipes slight corrosion

oil leak from engine

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Jan 2019 100,597 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corrded

Offside Rear shockabsorber corroding at the top

both rear coil springs corroding

offside/nearside rear brake pipes slight corrosion

oil leak from engine

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,724 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes rusty

play in both strut top mounts

rear exhaust heat shield drift

Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,873 miles

both upper strut top mounts worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2017 92,873 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both upper strut top mounts worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,728 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres getting low

offside front coil spring rubbing on inner wing

rear exhaust silencer and end of centre section missing

Pass 2 Jan 2015 85,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 85,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,809 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 77,809 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low on outer

offside front tyre getting low on inner

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,316 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Jan 2012 62,316 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear silencer rubber missing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,235 miles

both front tyres getting low

near side wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jan 2011 55,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both front tyres getting low

near side wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2010 50,507 miles

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

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

coolent low

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 9 Jan 2010 50,507 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coolent low

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,501 miles

both front tyres perishing in side walls and getting close to limit

front brake discs worn

slight play in both front upper strut mounts

Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,166 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 39,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,775 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 29,775 miles

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

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

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

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 HGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

DG03 HGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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