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DG03 UCE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,649 mi
Last recorded114,649 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 UCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 114,649 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 114,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml lamp on

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front flexi slight deteriorated

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

Offside Front spring slight corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

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))

Rear coil springs both n/s and o/s slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2019 109,389 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective product on lense affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front flexi slight deteriorated

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

Offside Front spring slight corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

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))

Rear coil springs both n/s and o/s slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,584 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,584 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,695 miles

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,861 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,797 miles

nearside rear coil spring broken but seated correctly

oil leak from around gearbox

Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear coil spring broken but seated correctly

oil leak from around gearbox

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,025 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 52,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,290 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,320 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 UCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

DG03 UCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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