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DG03 LJJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

55,710 mi
Last recorded55,710 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 55,710 miles

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 20 Sep 2014 55,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,628 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 53,628 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,441 miles

battery insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,387 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,161 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,899 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,729 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 42,729 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,284 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 37,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,154 miles

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)

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 LJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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