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DG03 UXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,215 mi
Last recorded72,215 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 72,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,341 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 83,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear coil springs corrode but does not effect function

Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,751 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 77,751 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,697 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,267 miles

EML on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,060 miles

Advise both front wiper blades are split

Advise both rear tyres are perishing and cracking

Advise engine management light on

Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advise both front wiper blades are split

Advise both rear tyres are perishing and cracking

Advise engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,150 miles

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

advise engine management light on

Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 46,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,398 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,267 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,167 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 UXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UXF, 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 UXF registered?

DG03 UXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is DG03 UXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 UXF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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