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DG03 VFB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,569 mi
Last recorded49,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear box outer skin corroded

sill protectors fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,569 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear box outer skin corroded

sill protectors fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 38,879 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,441 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

back box casing has deterioated but no leak of gases

Fail 3 Jul 2009 26,511 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

back box casing has deterioated but no leak of gases

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,838 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 VFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

DG03 VFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DG03 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 VFB shows 11 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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