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DG03 RLX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 RLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,440 miles

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2024 114,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 107,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,650 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2022 100,645 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2020 88,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,329 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,758 miles

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

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

both front top mounts slight play

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,347 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,335 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,543 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,752 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,484 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,484 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,662 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 35,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,079 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 RLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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