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DL03 HFW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,035 mi
Last recorded95,035 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (o\s rear tyre is of incorrect size. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s rigid pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre mounting ferrule is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre mounting ferrule is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s and o\s rigid pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,806 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,088 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 84,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,879 miles

Both rear tyre outer walls ageing/perishing

Metal brake pipes dry left of fuel tank

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,161 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 81,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,562 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,191 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perrished

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Mid section of exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,205 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 67,205 miles

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

NSF tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,276 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 HFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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