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DU03 WXD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,414 mi
Last recorded137,414 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 137,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 137,414 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 137,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 131,747 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,567 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 125,567 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,486 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 110,937 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 110,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,080 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 83,080 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,306 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,446 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,807 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 56,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,889 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,905 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 WXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXD, 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 WXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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