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DG03 XGB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,068 mi
Last recorded98,068 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil and water leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

oil leaks

oil level very low on arrival

Fail 30 Nov 2016 86,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewalls

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

oil leaks

oil level very low on arrival

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded limit valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded limit valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to nearside rear.

deep surface cracks in both rear tyres

fuel filter corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

radiator leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2015 71,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded limit valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded limit valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to nearside rear.

deep surface cracks in both rear tyres

fuel filter corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

radiator leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level on minimum

Fail 6 Jun 2013 47,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,435 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,067 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres starting to crack on edges

Pass 27 May 2010 31,697 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack but not showing any cords

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 27,608 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall just starting to perish

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,767 miles

nail in tyre

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 XGB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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