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DN03 GMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,710 mi
Last recorded107,710 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 107,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 100,945 miles

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

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,076 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both headlight lenses deteriorting

outer sill plastic covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2015 87,424 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both headlight lenses deteriorting

outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,963 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 84,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,737 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,977 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,974 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,843 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,840 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,605 miles

sills have covers unable to check condition

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 28,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,246 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DN03 GMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN03 GMV, 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 GMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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