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DG03 XGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

253,281 mi
Last recorded253,281 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 253,281 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 252,841 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected at ignition (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 242,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

corossion to rear wheel arches

exhaust system corroded back box casing corroded

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 31 Mar 2018 242,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

corossion to rear wheel arches

exhaust system corroded back box casing corroded

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,797 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes but not excessive

Pass 24 Feb 2016 236,318 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Nearside cv boot gaiter damaged

Power steering system has a slight leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 231,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near dide rear tyrewall damage

Fail 29 Aug 2014 231,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near dide rear tyrewall damage

Pass 11 Jun 2013 229,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 226,279 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 224,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 216,199 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

rear n/s tyre has small cut ,but not deep enough to reach cords

service light on

Pass 30 Jan 2009 186,545 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 186,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 168,623 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 143,391 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 143,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 110,549 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 XGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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