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DG03 XED

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,598 mi
Last recorded53,598 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XED
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 53,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,919 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front 2pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 51,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 50,111 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer to pipe joint flange badly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 47,550 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both side front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer to pipe joint flange badly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,152 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,892 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 41,338 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres cracked/perished in the tread but no cords showing at the time of test

corrosion to rear exhaust box and centre joint

general suspension corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2013 39,553 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres cracked/perished in the tread but no cords showing at the time of test

corrosion to rear exhaust box and centre joint

general suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,462 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 39,461 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,521 miles

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

Inner surface of both front brake discs corroided.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,521 miles

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

Inner surface of both front brake discs corroided.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,023 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 34,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,997 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,933 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 19,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XED is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XED, 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 XED is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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