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DU03 UBL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,612 mi
Last recorded130,612 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2017 130,612 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid-rear joint corroded and broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Outer lens deteriorated and light unit also insecure (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Outer lens deteriorated and light unit also insecure (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven Biased to offside (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall Heavy perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall Heavily perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn smooth

Front brake discs worn and pitted

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside rear brake binding slightly when spun by hand

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 128,838 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 128,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 124,346 miles

Oil leak

eml on

exhaust system corroded

headlight in poor condition

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 19 May 2015 124,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

eml on

exhaust system corroded

headlight in poor condition

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 12 May 2014 118,355 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 110,972 miles

Centre and rear exhaust exhaust box corrosion

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 110,972 miles

Centre and rear exhaust exhaust box corrosion

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2012 101,304 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

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

Rear and centre exhaust corrosion

Towing socket fog light not working

Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,641 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,597 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 59,415 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,540 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 UBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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