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DU03 JVP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,714 mi
Last recorded122,714 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 JVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 122,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2025 122,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 120,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sills covered by plastic trim

Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 112,547 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Around front subframe mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 102,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads are wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads are wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 70,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 66,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 60,116 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,487 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,077 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,614 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,962 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,369 miles

Oil leak

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

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 JVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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