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DN03 CPE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 CPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 88,674 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 88,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 86,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,971 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 83,971 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 74,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEX TO COMP VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 74,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEX TO COMP VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 69,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 MM TREAD. SIZE 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 69,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ENGINE AND GEARBOX MOUNTING DETACHED (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION HOLED AT MIDDLE AND BACK BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 MM TREAD. SIZE 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 64,336 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS

Pass 19 May 2016 60,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Fail 19 May 2016 60,646 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Pass 13 May 2015 56,354 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 May 2014 51,286 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front through wing brake pipes covered in grease

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 May 2013 45,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 16 May 2013 45,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 May 2012

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

Fail 14 May 2012 40,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2011
Fail 12 May 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,377 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,140 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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DN03 CPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DN03 CPE, 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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DN03 CPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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