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DG03 HJV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,263 mi
Last recorded110,263 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded down and across rear of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side handbrake lower effort

rear number plate poor - oil down - plastic oversills

Fail 9 Mar 2016 110,263 miles

near side handbrake lower effort

Brake pipe slightly corroded down and across rear of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear number plate poor - oil down - plastic oversills

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,564 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 76,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,128 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,128 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,338 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,212 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,028 miles

front number plate cracked

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 HJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJV, 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 HJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG03 HJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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