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DU03 HBL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,290 mi
Last recorded173,290 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 HBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 173,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside door mirror loose

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear exhaust mounting to chassis broken off

Fail 20 Feb 2018 173,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high lugs on the bulb holder are broken (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside door mirror loose

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear exhaust mounting to chassis broken off

Pass 17 Mar 2017 172,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks are corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 172,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven pulls higher and quicker than offside rear (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks are corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 171,387 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 171,383 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition tail pipe snapped off (7.1.4)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both lens foggy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper clip (suspect pads fitted incorrect) (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 168,943 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 168,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 167,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 151,722 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2013 151,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 139,671 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes at rear have been painted

nearside headlamp aim has no kick

Pass 21 Jun 2011 128,837 miles

Front brake disks corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 128,837 miles

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

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

Front brake disks corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 124,458 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 111,742 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 111,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 102,257 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,486 miles

rear number plate slighty faded

Fail 14 Jun 2007 90,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate slight faded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 104,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 104,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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DU03 HBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DU03 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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