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DG03 JPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,720 mi
Last recorded143,720 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 JPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 143,720 miles

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps (1.7.5c)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 143,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps (1.7.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 123,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 111,362 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 111,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,104 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 103,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 93,119 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear exhaust flange corroded.off side rear seatbeltnot chacked due to child seat fited.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,548 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 84,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 79,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside frontfog light inop

rear brakes noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,440 miles

nearside frontfog light inop

rear brakes noisy

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,332 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 69,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 55,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,051 miles

back box outer case corroded but not blowing

front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,701 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 JPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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