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DH03 EAJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,372 mi
Last recorded124,372 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 EAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 124,372 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 124,372 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 113,380 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 113,380 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 103,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,123 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 93,123 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 82,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,847 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorating.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 62,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorating.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 53,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,909 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,271 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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DH03 EAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DH03 EAJ, 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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DH03 EAJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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