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DG03 PLV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

201,825 mi
Last recorded201,825 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 PLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 201,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear end and 2 mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 197,142 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 197,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 192,286 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 192,286 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 183,936 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 183,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 176,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 176,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 169,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 161,346 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 161,346 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 153,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 153,335 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 144,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 144,855 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 135,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 135,961 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 127,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 127,517 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 121,975 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2011 121,975 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2009 100,714 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 100,712 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 79,887 miles

offside front tyre swap to nearside rear worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2007 79,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,818 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 41,818 miles

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

front number plate in poor condishon

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 PLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

DG03 PLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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