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DN03 EUV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,093 mi
Last recorded128,093 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 EUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 128,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside 1.67mm and Offside 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,473 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

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

Rear Axel Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 140,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

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

Rear Axel Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 113,578 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 113,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,216 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroding

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r spring corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 103,216 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

both front steel brake pipes corroding

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r spring corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,482 miles

back box outer skin corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2017 101,478 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamp lenses deteriated (1.7.5a)

back box outer skin corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,889 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,068 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,163 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 96,162 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,746 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 86,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,989 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,406 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,115 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,365 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 EUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EUV, 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 DN03 EUV registered?

DN03 EUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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