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DG03 RXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

o/s/wing mirror glass broken

Fail 20 Jul 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

o/s/wing mirror glass broken

Pass 11 Jul 2017

headlight image poor

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

small exhaust blow from rear joint

small play o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 11 Jul 2017

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight image poor

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

small exhaust blow from rear joint

small play o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 14 Jul 2016

engine man light on

o/s/f drop link boot perished

small exhaust blow. back box

Pass 8 Jul 2015

E M Light on

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E M Light on

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

offside front tyre wall cracking/splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2013

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012

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

Engine management malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

knock on steering

Fail 16 Jun 2011

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

knock on steering

Pass 19 Jun 2010

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 19 Jun 2010

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,369 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 18,369 miles

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

205/50/16 ALL FOUR TYRES--OSF CLOSE TO LIMIT

OUTER SILLS COVERED PLASTIC COVERS

PARKING BRAKE 19% PODOT

STEERING SYSTEM EMITTS A NOISE WHEN OPERATED? NO FAULTS FOUND RELATING TO THIS NOISE TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Apr 2006 14,993 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 RXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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