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DG03 NRF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,978 mi
Last recorded92,978 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,978 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,608 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 87,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and around chassi rail. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and around chassi rail. (3.6.B.2c)

bothside front macherson strut top mounting bush ,bearing ,play.

bothside front steering gaiter,s seeping oil.

nearside rear brake pipe,s corroded in place,s.

nearside rear parking brake low on efficiency compare offside.

rear silencer pipe at joint, flange badly corroded ,braking,should replace.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,155 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,988 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 77,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,679 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 65,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,556 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 52,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,355 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,340 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,798 miles

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

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 NRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

DG03 NRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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