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DG03 PUH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,120 mi
Last recorded143,120 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 PUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 143,120 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 143,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 136,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 129,934 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 129,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 125,307 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 125,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 120,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,445 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 112,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 98,973 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 98,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,857 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 76,855 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,589 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,202 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,467 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,086 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 PUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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