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DG03 PJX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,358 mi
Last recorded92,358 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 92,358 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 92,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 85,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2012 85,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2011 80,742 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

offside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust box corroded and mount broken away

Fail 19 May 2011 80,742 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

offside rear tyre tread cracked

rear exhaust box corroded and mount broken away

Pass 6 May 2010 78,173 miles

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

engine smoke close to fail

exhaust rear box rusty and support bracket broken

Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

engine smoke close to fail

exhaust rear box rusty and support bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,021 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 47,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,010 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 28,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

EML constant

Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,280 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 PJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

DG03 PJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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