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DG03 XEW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,056 mi
Last recorded117,056 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,056 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 117,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,365 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

sub frame corroded

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 106,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working indicators not working as intended (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working as intended (3.4 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded

sub frame corroded

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged with sharp edges

Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,579 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,052 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 85,635 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,941 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,358 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 72,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,392 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,850 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,376 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,789 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,686 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,485 miles

offside handbrake effort

Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,485 miles

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

offside handbrake effort

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,541 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,313 miles

offside hand brake effort low

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,288 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 XEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

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

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