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DG03 LLW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,072 mi
Last recorded105,072 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 LLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside/ nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near the steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside/ nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,117 miles

Gearbox leaking oil.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 95,117 miles

Gearbox leaking oil.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,397 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,397 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,607 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear worn on inner edges

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2012 78,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres and nearside rear worn on inner edges

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,449 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 70,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,526 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 59,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 37,566 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 37,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 26,518 miles

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

handbrake travle getting high

Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,057 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 LLW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LLW, 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 LLW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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