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DG03 LMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,257 mi
Last recorded116,257 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 116,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in offside upper suspension mounting.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 116,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in offside upper suspension mounting.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 111,705 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 111,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,855 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 72,855 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 44,186 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,878 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,199 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 LMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

DG03 LMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is DG03 LMU safe to buy?

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