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DG03 HHV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,661 mi
Last recorded125,661 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 125,661 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 125,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 113,465 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 107,874 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 105,465 miles

2 litre of 10/40 oil added to perform test

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

i litre of coolant added to perform test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,198 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 85,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,351 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,461 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 HHV 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

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

Is DG03 HHV safe to buy?

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