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DG03 UCC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,419 mi
Last recorded90,419 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 UCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls heavily perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,388 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls heavily perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,225 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,586 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,981 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 44,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,061 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 UCC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 UCC registered?

DG03 UCC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is DG03 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 UCC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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