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DL03 AXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

189,483 mi
Last recorded189,483 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 189,483 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 189,474 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 189,463 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and loose on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange, and fouling on bodywork (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear position lamp incorrect bulb fitted

engine oil overfilled

Pass 12 Aug 2023 174,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing cable tied up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp cloudy but beam pattern ok

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre of floor pan under crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

air con pipes adrift

rear brakes poor

Fail 11 Aug 2023 174,530 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing cable tied up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp cloudy but beam pattern ok

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre of floor pan under crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

air con pipes adrift

rear brakes poor

Fail 13 Jul 2023 174,513 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin hole in floor and exhaust hanging off (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer hanging off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch assy (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake valve leaking brake compensator valve linkage and spring adrift and leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Suspension component has an unsafe modification both front struts different with different camber (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged all valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective cable tied on (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall ,worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front play in top mount

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floor under seat mounting cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air con pipes adrift

no rear wiper arm fitted

rear service brake poor

Fail 24 May 2023 174,258 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired brake compensator spring insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 164,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 162,101 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 160,614 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 159,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 154,155 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 154,123 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 149,986 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak turbo area ()

Fail 22 May 2017 149,946 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 149,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 144,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking / perishing

Sill covers fitted - unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 10 Apr 2015 138,924 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has age related perishing / veneer cracking visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 133,069 miles

Sill covers fitted - Unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 21 Jul 2014 133,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Sill covers fitted - Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jul 2013 124,568 miles

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

Rear exhaust silancer rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2013 124,568 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silancer rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2012 116,137 miles

Rear exhaust silace very rusty and weak,but not blowing

Fail 12 Jul 2012 116,132 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silace very rusty and weak,but not blowing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,922 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 106,922 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,944 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 96,942 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,177 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,659 miles

lower engine covers fitted, limited access for inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2008 71,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower engine covers fitted, limited access for inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,697 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,943 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 AXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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

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