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DN03 GLJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,211 mi
Last recorded167,211 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 167,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn.

Slight wear noted in nearside of steering rack.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen damaged by use of defective wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 167,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn.

Slight wear noted in nearside of steering rack.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen damaged by use of defective wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 163,041 miles

Coolant leak ()

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2019 163,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2018 158,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2018 158,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 153,829 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 150,148 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 150,148 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 139,734 miles

N/side headlamp beam image slightly distorted. V slight lift in n/side front droplink. Slight split in o/side front lower ball joint rubber.Front brake disc inner surfaces in poor condition.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 129,996 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front discs corroded / lipped. Pads ok

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear damper body corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 129,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front discs corroded / lipped. Pads ok

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear damper body corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 124,123 miles

Slight play in n/side front droplink. Pin hole in o/side front lower ball joint rubber. End broken off from n/side front coil spring.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 112,388 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 112,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,787 miles

warning light on dash.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2009 85,689 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,349 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 GLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GLJ, 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 GLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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