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DG03 UZW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 UZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 137,251 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front macpherson strut has slight play in upper attachment

Pass 29 May 2017 129,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres inner edge slightly worn

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2017 129,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres inner edge slightly worn

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 116,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 116,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,163 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 102,163 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting braket missing

Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting braket missing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,435 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,267 miles

Headlamps deterorated but still servicable

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 78,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamps deterorated but still servicable

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,147 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,375 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 58,365 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,862 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge and near limit in places

Pass 1 May 2007 44,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,859 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 UZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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