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DG03 LJZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,352 mi
Last recorded91,352 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 91,352 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 91,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,050 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 87,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side andbrake (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 81,337 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 81,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 74,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 68,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 61,092 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 54,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,827 miles

gearbox mounting split

Fail 25 May 2011 49,827 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox mounting split

Pass 28 May 2010 43,556 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 43,556 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,687 miles

both front tyres /both front top strut mountings /wheel alignment

Fail 26 Mar 2008 33,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres /both front top strut mountings /wheel alignment

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,505 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 LJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 LJZ registered?

DG03 LJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DG03 LJZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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