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DG03 XGD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,380 mi
Last recorded63,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,380 miles

front tyres 3mm

nsr tyre featherd.

rear exaughst joint heavily corroded.

slight oil leak.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 63,380 miles

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

front tyres 3mm

nsr tyre featherd.

rear exaughst joint heavily corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,326 miles

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

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

both front tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,685 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,866 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 35,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 35,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 33,806 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 XGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

DG03 XGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is DG03 XGD safe to buy?

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