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DG03 HHS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,768 mi
Last recorded127,768 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,768 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 127,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to constant misfire (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 101,894 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 101,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 77,880 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,579 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewall has damaged

sill covers

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,083 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f top strut mount has slight upward movement

sill covers

small chips in screen

Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f top strut mount has slight upward movement

sill covers

small chips in screen

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,867 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front brakes worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre inner edge excessively worn

Fail 25 Feb 2010 55,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

near side headlamp lens starting to fade

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,126 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

near side headlamp lens starting to fade

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,740 miles

Back box outer shell corroded

Damage to offside rear door

Gearbox damp

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn

Nearside headlamp lense dirty inside but not affecting beam image

Offside front top strut mount noisey when turned

Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,495 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,495 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,279 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,768 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 HHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HHS, 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 HHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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