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DU03 XPH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,418 mi
Last recorded87,418 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,418 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 87,398 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes!! (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,416 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,147 miles

n/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 69,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,199 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,723 miles

exhaust back box and centre section corroded

n/s/r brake pipe,hose to valve corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 16 Feb 2011 56,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,849 miles

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

exhaust rear box damaged but not leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

exhaust rear box damaged but not leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,266 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,820 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,612 miles

front and rear tyres worn near to limits.

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 XPH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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