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DG03 WVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,270 mi
Last recorded140,270 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 140,270 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 140,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,490 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,566 miles

Front brake discs scored on inner faces

Offside Rear cross axle metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,566 miles

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

Front brake discs scored on inner faces

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating/poor

Offside Rear cross axle metal brake pipe corroding

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded/snapped(system still supported)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn close to legal limit, heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,865 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2015 95,865 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,768 miles

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Fail 7 Mar 2014 81,762 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside and offside rear lower coil springs broken at extreme end

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,228 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,215 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 21 Apr 2011 65,439 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,764 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 58,764 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,470 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 53,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,376 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 WVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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