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DG03 NSJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,662 mi
Last recorded158,662 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 158,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 158,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 151,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 142,902 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 142,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 132,980 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,353 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 113,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,345 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 105,345 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil on minimum

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

rear tyres splitting

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade split

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

rear tyres perrished

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

sill covers fitted restricting view

Fail 12 Mar 2013 97,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust flange excessively corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe plus offside front brake pipe corroded

rear tyres perrished

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

sill covers fitted restricting view

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

sill covers fitted restrictng view

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around corner of radiator

front number plate starting to peel

inner faces of front discs worn

rear number plate starting to peel

Fail 22 Mar 2011 84,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around corner of radiator

front number plate starting to peel

inner faces of front discs worn

rear number plate starting to peel

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,519 miles

exhaust rusty

inner faces front discs starting to wear/lipp/corrode

wiper blades smearing. os blade torn at one end.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,622 miles

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 14 Mar 2007 54,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,367 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm on inner edge

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 NSJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

DG03 NSJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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