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DU03 HFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,575 mi
Last recorded160,575 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 160,575 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 155,827 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides. (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted both sides.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 155,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center & rear box............................will need smoke re test... (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & inner sill . (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill ends. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides. (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted both sides.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 150,472 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both. (1.7.5a)

outer sill covers fitted'

Fail 29 Dec 2016 150,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested history unknown (7.4.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers parking mid screen. (8.3.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both. (1.7.5a)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted'

Pass 13 Jan 2016 146,050 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

childs seat in place o/s/r. outer sill covers fitted

front shockers weak.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 146,050 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

childs seat in place o/s/r. outer sill covers fitted

front shockers weak.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 140,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure.

front number plate broken but secure...

front shockers weak.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 140,203 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure.

front number plate broken but secure...

front shockers weak.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 134,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shockers weak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 134,353 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shockers weak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 128,935 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 128,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 120,089 miles

general corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 120,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion to exhaust.

o/s/f. brake disc worn/pitted/corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 112,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,642 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 105,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 93,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,054 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 70,945 miles

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

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

slight scratch in zone b of windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,891 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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DU03 HFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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