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DG03 WXD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,614 mi
Last recorded107,614 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,614 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 107,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,399 miles

E.M light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear silencer & exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 94,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear silencer & joint flange deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

engine management light on

oil leak at pressure switch

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,669 miles

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

engine management light on

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2012 85,669 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,387 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

engine struggles to start

n/s/r tyre cracking and deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2011 80,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

engine struggles to start

engine warning lamp indicates a fault

n/s/r tyre cracking and deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2010 71,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,062 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,642 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 44,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,060 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 WXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WXD, 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 WXD registered?

DG03 WXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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