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DG03 XDE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 86,059 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 85,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,236 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2013 71,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,168 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,489 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,672 miles

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

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Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,672 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,519 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,519 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,204 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 XDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

DG03 XDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DG03 XDE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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