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DU03 XPS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,848 mi
Last recorded63,848 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,848 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 60,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,605 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,718 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,821 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 48,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,923 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,222 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,152 miles

nail in tread offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,634 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 XPS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPS, 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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What year was DU03 XPS registered?

DU03 XPS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is DU03 XPS safe to buy?

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