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DU03 RNN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,989 mi
Last recorded110,989 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 RNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

different size tyres front and rear axles

front brake retaining clip wrongly fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 110,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

different size tyres front and rear axles

front brake retaining clip wrongly fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 97,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,945 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,045 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

rear section of exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 78,437 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

rear section of exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

the rear section of exhaust is slightly dtereiorated

Fail 14 Jul 2012 72,727 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

the rear section of exhaust is slightly dtereiorated

Pass 9 Jul 2011 67,651 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,246 miles

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 17 Jul 2009 59,241 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,219 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,365 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 RNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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