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DG03 XEF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,146 mi
Last recorded149,146 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 149,146 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 149,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 147,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,586 miles

slight play ns track rod end and both gearbox mountings

Pass 10 Apr 2018 136,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,364 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 126,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 121,308 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 121,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 115,599 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,592 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 103,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear ex box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,225 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,948 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 70,942 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,588 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,073 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 47,073 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 27 Mar 2006 35,918 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 XEF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

DG03 XEF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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