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DL03 AXR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

239,384 mi
Last recorded239,384 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 239,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017

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

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 210,437 miles

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

both headlamp patterns poor

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 210,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and worn low

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlamp patterns poor

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 194,932 miles

both headlight beam images poor

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and split on inner edge of tread

wiper mechanism worn and doesn't self park

Pass 25 Jul 2014 178,555 miles

both headlight beam images poor

Fail 25 Jul 2014 178,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlight beam images poor

Pass 24 Jul 2013 155,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 155,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 136,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 127,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 119,553 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 119,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,683 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 78,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,609 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 AXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DL03 AXR, 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 DL03 AXR registered?

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

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