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DG03 XEL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,103 mi
Last recorded52,103 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,355 miles

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

Nearside headlight has water ingress

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,947 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,827 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 39,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,383 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,541 miles

nearside wiper blade split still clearing screen

Fail 27 Nov 2009 35,541 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper blade split still clearing screen

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,747 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished"5 years old"

engine manament light on

small nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,240 miles

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

engine management waring lamp on.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 22,886 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 XEL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 XEL registered?

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

Is DG03 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 XEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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