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DG03 PVP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,612 mi
Last recorded83,612 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,097 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,128 miles

osf, nsf tyre starting to perish- crack through inner tread

Fail 11 Mar 2019 76,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

osf, nsf tyre starting to perish- crack through inner tread

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf and osf (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

noise from belt area

Fail 2 Mar 2018 72,357 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf and osf (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

noise from belt area

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Early corrosion to offside front brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front tyre approaching legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn Early corrosion to offside front coil spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,486 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 65,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,400 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,438 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,475 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 545401482005

Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side rear tyre starting to perish.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,673 miles

Oil leak

both front brake disc's starting to corrode.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,356 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,345 miles

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

Advise both front tyres wearing low

Advise condition of rear number plate

Advise front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,540 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,002 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,890 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,560 miles

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

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

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 PVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

DG03 PVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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