CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG03 XEP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,940 mi
Last recorded80,940 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,146 miles

nsf brake pipe by sub frame corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edge and stepping

springs corroded all round

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,436 miles

osf brake pipe corroded / nsf flexy retaining clip heavily corroded

springs corroded all round / suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,097 miles

front brake pipes corroded / nsf ferol corroded all close to excesive

nsf rear srings corroded / suspension corroded

osr tyre perished

wipers worn

nsr tyre cracking perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,264 miles

brake pipes corroded

nsf flexy ferols heavily corroded close on excesive

nsf wiper worn

osr tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2011 55,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 53,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 51,711 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 51,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,371 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,145 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 39,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,813 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG03 XEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XEP, 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

How do I check the history of DG03 XEP?

You can check the full history of DG03 XEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG03 XEP registered?

DG03 XEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is DG03 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 XEP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG03 XEP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG03 XEP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.