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DG03 XCE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,899 mi
Last recorded105,899 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 105,899 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts discs slightly lipped (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front head light unit discolored

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

Offside Front head light unit discolored

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 105,899 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts discs slightly lipped (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front head light unit discolored

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front head light unit discolored

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,340 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,340 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,571 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

front upper screen tinted but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

front upper screen tinted but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,438 miles

engine has a sight oil leak

offside front headlamp patten is sightly weak

offside front power steering rack boot is sightly damp

rear number plate is fading sightly

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,303 miles

both rear tyre treads perishing slightly

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear number plate fading

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,811 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear number plate fading slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear number plate fading

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,315 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear number plate fading

Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,469 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear number plate fading

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,469 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear number plate fading

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,669 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 31 Mar 2010 51,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate fading

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,706 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front tyre wearing bald on outer edges

rear exshaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front tyre wearing bald on outer edges

rear exshaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,375 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,840 miles

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,451 miles

exhaust system is rusty

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread and wearing bald on inner edge

rear box outer skin corroded

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 XCE 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 XCE, 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 XCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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