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DG03 PPY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,852 mi
Last recorded91,852 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 PPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,852 miles

Exhaust have a miner leake

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 91,852 miles

Exhaust have a miner leake

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,359 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 88,288 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s by flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 85,000 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 80,775 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,814 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,023 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 60,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,849 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 PPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

DG03 PPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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