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DG03 UBZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,229 mi
Last recorded163,229 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 163,229 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 163,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 151,823 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top strut mounts (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2018 151,823 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top strut mounts (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 141,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 123,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,290 miles

Both x2 front headlamps are deterioated.

Front brake pipes corroded.

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

Missing of oil on steering rack from pinion area.

Oil leak Engine minor.

Rear exhaust bracket is snapped be there are two and centre exhaust worn.

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 110,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both x2 front headlamps are deterioated.

Front brake pipes corroded.

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

Missing of oil on steering rack from pinion area.

Oil leak Engine minor.

Rear exhaust bracket is snapped be there are two and centre exhaust worn.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,378 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,793 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2006 29,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,238 miles

nail in tyre

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 UBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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