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DU03 PPV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

225,803 mi
Last recorded225,803 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 225,803 miles

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

Front indicators going white

Fail 20 Nov 2018 225,803 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front indicators going white

Pass 4 Nov 2017 204,532 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 204,532 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 183,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 162,008 miles

coolant level low

nearside rear brake has slight bind

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 138,275 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 138,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 112,916 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,258 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,151 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2011 62,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,892 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,035 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 PPV 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 72.2%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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