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DN03 GRU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,988 mi
Last recorded78,988 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,982 miles

Emissions not tested exshurst leaking (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,138 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,723 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,442 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,442 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,207 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,207 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,417 miles

n/s track rod end cover cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2011 54,361 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 54,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,261 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 49,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fron and rear wheels differant sizes

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,138 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 43,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,304 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,128 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 GRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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