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DG03 HHL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,749 mi
Last recorded145,749 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 145,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 145,742 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 133,249 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 133,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 120,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 120,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 106,522 miles

Metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2013 106,522 miles

Metal brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,592 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 92,592 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 76,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,838 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 39,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 HHL 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 62.5%.

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 HHL, 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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DG03 HHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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