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DG03 XDY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,857 mi
Last recorded114,857 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 114,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 114,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,020 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 109,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (may clean) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust back box rubber missing

Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,247 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front cover missing from mirror

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2016 103,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front cover missing from mirror

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,701 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,626 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 90,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 90,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Full exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,060 miles

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

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

n/s front to back brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2013 82,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s front to back brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,187 miles

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

n/s/f tyre thin on inner edge

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 3 Jun 2011 69,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre thin on inner edge

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,826 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 64,825 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,990 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 59,988 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 30 May 2008 59,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,961 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 45,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,301 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 XDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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