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DU03 XNT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2021

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers restricting view of sills

Fail 6 May 2021

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers restricting view of sills

Pass 26 May 2020 145,160 miles

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 26 May 2020 145,160 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 135,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 130,955 miles

front brake discs becoming pitted

hand brake travel at limit

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2018 130,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs becoming pitted

hand brake travel at limit

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,198 miles

side skirts preventing inspection of some testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2017 123,198 miles

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

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

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

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

side skirts preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,901 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge/ feathering

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 114,900 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge/ feathering

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,612 miles

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

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,345 miles

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

sill covers fitted preventing testable items

Fail 21 Mar 2014 98,343 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted preventing testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,726 miles

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

eml warning light on

Fail 15 Mar 2013 89,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

eml warning light on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 82,154 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,154 miles

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

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,638 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 75,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,438 miles

both front flexy brake hoses metal ends rusty

both front metal brake pipes rusty

eml light on

engine oil leak

front discs poor condition

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front flexy brake hoses metal ends rusty

eml light on

engine oil leak

front discs poor condition

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,874 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,118 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip slighty worn

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,280 miles

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

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 XNT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XNT, 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 XNT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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