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DG03 VEY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,425 mi
Last recorded75,425 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt covered up (5.1.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported black cable going over rear seat stopping being able to release bench seat and check seat belt (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure red cable starting at bonnet and going over roof of vehicle (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,920 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Unable to check rear center seat belt due to seat cover.

live cable mounted on outside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jan 2015 57,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Unable to check rear center seat belt due to seat cover.

live cable mounted on outside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,865 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 46,043 miles

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

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

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

Tail pipe poor condition. Fixings corroded, One fixing broken.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,830 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,857 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,067 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 28,067 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,111 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 VEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

DG03 VEY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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