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DU03 RRV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,440 mi
Last recorded116,440 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 RRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 116,440 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 116,440 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear silencer and mounting rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,573 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear silencer and mounting rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2014 106,191 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,191 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,188 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,841 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,040 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,842 miles

rear axle mount bushes beginning to seperate.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,984 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,865 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade is a bit smeary

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,813 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 22,813 miles

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

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 RRV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RRV, 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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What year was DU03 RRV registered?

DU03 RRV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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