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DL03 AXV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,530 mi
Last recorded50,530 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 AXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 50,530 miles

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

Underbody Seal Heavily Applied

Pass 28 Feb 2025 49,740 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body coated in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 49,624 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Oct 2023 47,774 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 47,774 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 47,714 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,005 miles

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

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

some smoke from engine on tickover

Fail 4 Jul 2019 46,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

some smoke from engine on tickover

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

some engine smoke on tick over

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,568 miles

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

Rear wiper worn

slight smoke on tick over

various under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2017 45,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper worn

slight smoke on tick over

various under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,741 miles

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

engine smoke on tick over

various under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,741 miles

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

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

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

engine smoke on tick over

various under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 40,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,425 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,130 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,034 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroded at bottom

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded at bottom

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 30,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front coil springs slightly corroded at bottom

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded at bottom

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,869 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn on inner edge

Front brake pads getting low (close to wear warning device)

Front sidelights slightly discoloured

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,723 miles

front brakes grabbing slightly

slight damage to osr tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,048 miles

slight damage to nsf tyre wall

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,426 miles

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

Noise from engine possibly water pump. Further investigation required.

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

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 AXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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