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DG03 NRL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 NRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,244 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,280 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,080 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 26 Feb 2014 46,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,743 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s mirror casing cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,300 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 32,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,389 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wiper blades smearing

rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 11 May 2009 26,473 miles

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

rear tyres inner edges stepped

Fail 11 May 2009 26,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres inner edges stepped

Pass 7 May 2008 22,784 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,781 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 NRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRL, 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 NRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is DG03 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 NRL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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