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DG03 HGP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,722 mi
Last recorded96,722 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,722 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 96,672 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,933 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,454 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 91,454 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 89,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 87,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 84,940 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,800 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,753 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,616 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,389 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,296 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 HGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

DG03 HGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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