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DG03 PHN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,419 mi
Last recorded47,419 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 PHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,417 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four coil springs corroding

both front brake pipes & nearside main brake pipe & rear all corroding

movement in both front top shock absorber mounts

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all four tyres perished

both front brake pipes & nearside rear brake pipe from load to brake hose all corroded

corrosion on all coil springs

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

slight movement in both front top shock asborber mounts

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,854 miles

all four coil springs corroded

all four tyres starting to perishing

corrosion on both front brake pipes & nearside rear brake pipe from load valve to brake hose

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2014 41,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four coil springs corroded

all four tyres starting to perishing

corrosion on both front brake pipes & nearside rear brake pipe from load valve to brake hose

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,718 miles

corrosion on all coil springs

exhaust corroded

movement in offside front top shock mount

offside front brake pipe & nearside rear brake pipe from load valve to brake hose corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,616 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 34,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,259 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 23,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,468 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 PHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

DG03 PHN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is DG03 PHN safe to buy?

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