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DN03 EWR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

132,891 mi
Last recorded132,891 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 EWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 132,891 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 132,890 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped x 2 (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2016 126,422 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 126,428 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 126,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded two front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,344 miles

Brake servo assistance taking time to build up, pump may require attention

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,344 miles

Brake servo assistance taking time to build up, pump may require attention

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 112,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 112,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,397 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 106,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecured

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 98,988 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 98,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 79,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 79,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 67,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,544 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 47,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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 EWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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