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DG03 VEV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,234 miles

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

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

rear handbrake only just met requirements, adjustment recommended

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,921 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,845 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,587 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,431 miles

EML on

damp around front of sump

exhaust back box corroded and internal baffles loose

knock on steering

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake sticking

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear tyres cracking

remote central locking inop

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,642 miles

EML on

Front indicators going pale

N/S/F headlamp condensated

all wipers smearing

back box outer casing corroded not blowing

rear wiper motor noisey

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,030 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,502 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in tread.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 13,285 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 VEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG03 VEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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