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DU03 XOA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

152,675 mi
Last recorded152,675 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 152,675 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 152,671 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emits black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 143,514 miles

rear chassis offside corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 143,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis offside corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 135,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 128,885 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 101,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,958 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 79,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,264 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,470 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf seat belt slow to retract

osr tyre cracking on walls

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Jan 2014 56,644 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf seat belt slow to retract

osr tyre cracking on walls

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,767 miles

engine oil level on minimum

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2013 51,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level on minimum

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,038 miles

both front tyres heavly cracked and nearside on legal tread limit of 1.6mm

offside frront top shocker bush slightly worn aloowing play not excessive

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres heavly cracked and nearside on legal tread limit of 1.6mm

offside frront top shocker bush slightly worn aloowing play not excessive

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,159 miles

both front tyres heavy cracking & worn on outer edges

brake pipes slightly pitted at rear

nearside rear tyre heavy cracking & going out of shape inner edge

offside rear tyres cracking inside tread on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,020 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage & cracking

nearside rear tyre heaviy cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,362 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 37,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lense damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,873 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,190 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 XOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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