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DU03 HGL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 HGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2022

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both front tyres tread starting to crack.

Cam belt cover missing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight faded.

Stone chip windscreen.

Pass 10 May 2021 108,354 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 108,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 94,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cambelt cover missing

Fail 28 May 2020 94,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cambelt cover missing

Pass 22 May 2019 83,619 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 83,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing / worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

boot laden preventing full inspection

brake pipes slightly corroded

eml lamp on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2017 62,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,109 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

tyre wear starting on both front inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,215 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)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,332 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 32,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,512 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 15 Feb 2007 11,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 3,938 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 HGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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