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DG03 WUR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,355 mi
Last recorded147,355 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 147,355 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 147,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 144,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 144,812 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,658 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 140,658 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 135,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,124 miles

very slight play in rearside front top shocker mounting

Fail 7 Mar 2013 18,124 miles

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

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

very slight play in rearside front top shocker mounting

Pass 13 Mar 2012 101,495 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 101,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 85,211 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,986 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,295 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise check air filter, emmisions high

Fail 25 Mar 2008 58,389 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,357 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,591 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 WUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WUR, 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 WUR registered?

DG03 WUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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