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DG03 WPZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,833 mi
Last recorded134,833 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 134,833 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)

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,189 miles

both rear tyres showing age related cracking in tread

Fail 22 Apr 2015 119,187 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres showing age related cracking in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2014 105,164 miles

slight blow on exhaust joint where centre and rear sections join

Fail 17 Mar 2014 105,164 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust joint where centre and rear sections join

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,795 miles

handbrake getting close to the end of its travel

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,832 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 80,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,625 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,254 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 55,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,321 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DG03 WPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

DG03 WPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is DG03 WPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 WPZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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