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DG03 NRN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,106 mi
Last recorded137,106 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 NRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,106 miles

EML on

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

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,047 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 127,047 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. NSR 195/6015 (4.1.A.1a)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF wheel binding slightly

OSR tyre starting split on inner edge

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

child seat fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,749 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,996 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 94,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,612 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,609 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,651 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 77,651 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,448 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 69,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,214 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,541 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 NRN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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