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DG03 PHA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,760 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,750 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,593 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 83,593 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,765 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 72,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,714 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

Engine Oil Level below Minimum!!!

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

Rear Exhaust bracket Fractured

Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both reg plates have water ingress

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads 80% worn

rear number plate becoming illegible

rear silencer outer shell corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2009 40,602 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads 80% worn

rear number plate becoming illegible

rear silencer outer shell corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,976 miles

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

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

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

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 14,878 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 PHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

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

Is DG03 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 PHA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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