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DG03 PPK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,114 mi
Last recorded140,114 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 140,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/bearing - worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush - worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2 - worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush - worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

some suspension components front and rear - corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 134,078 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 127,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear service brake application uneven

Fail 4 Feb 2019 127,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear service brake application uneven

Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r to laden valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2016 120,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 116,732 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,918 miles

exhaustbox end slighty corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 113,567 miles

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

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

sunstrip on windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,145 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 105,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,690 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s headlamp adjuster defective

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2010 99,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

n/s headlamp adjuster defective

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,853 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 90,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,637 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 66,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,905 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 PPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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