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DU03 HFG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,268 mi
Last recorded121,268 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 HFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 121,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 103,478 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 101,061 miles

Brake pedal rubber well worn.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls perishing and treads unevenly worn.

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Recommend service.

Fail 9 May 2015 101,061 miles

Brake pedal rubber well worn.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls perishing and treads unevenly worn.

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Recommend service.

Pass 6 May 2014 95,937 miles

coilsprings corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,391 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)

Pass 1 May 2012 80,147 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 80,147 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,464 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,130 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,853 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,888 miles

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)

engine managment light on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,002 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 51,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 39,024 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 HFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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