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DG03 HHM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,205 mi
Last recorded107,205 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rears Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 107,205 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rears Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper secured with tape

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

wipers self park not working

Fail 23 Jan 2019 104,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

wipers self park not working

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,643 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroded inner and outer

slight brake fluctuation at front

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,157 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorating

wipers self park not working

Fail 24 Jan 2017 84,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorating

wipers self park not working

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,348 miles

wiper parking

Pass 9 May 2011 71,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded slightly

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

Outer wall of nearside front tyre damaged

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

Fail 9 May 2011 71,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded slightly

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

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

Outer wall of nearside front tyre damaged

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 62,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,724 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,497 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

oil leak nearside of rack

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 HHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HHM, 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 HHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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