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DU03 DMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,484 mi
Last recorded104,484 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 DMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,484 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box to mid joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,499 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 102,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 101,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,954 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,512 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,512 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,839 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 84,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,929 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 79,929 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,552 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 71,528 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,196 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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DU03 DMV 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 71.4%.

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 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 DU03 DMV, 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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DU03 DMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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