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DL03 AXP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,656 mi
Last recorded157,656 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 AXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 157,656 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 155,988 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2018 155,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2017 154,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

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

Windscreen lightly scratched on nearside

Fail 28 Jul 2017 154,391 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

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

Windscreen lightly scratched on nearside

Pass 26 Aug 2016 151,775 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle beam bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box corroded

front washers weak

oil on min

tailgate unable to open (secured closed)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 151,775 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle beam bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear box corroded

front washers weak

oil on min

tailgate unable to open (secured closed)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 137,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 137,282 miles

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

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

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

Both wiper blades split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 123,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 123,882 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 115,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,547 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 103,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,818 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,956 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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DL03 AXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL03 AXP, 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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DL03 AXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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