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DG03 XHW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,736 mi
Last recorded125,736 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 125,736 miles

Oil leak ()

Under body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,740 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,053 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,496 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,731 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 104,670 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2012 100,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2011 91,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,455 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 132,496 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 132,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 114,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 114,370 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 97,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 97,916 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,946 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

revers lights not working.

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 XHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

DG03 XHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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