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DU03 XRD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,966 mi
Last recorded110,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,966 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 110,961 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration plus misfiring (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,264 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 106,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,479 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin touching wear strips on disc from brake pads (3.5.1g)

headlamps tarnished

Fail 10 Jan 2018 100,479 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin touching wear strips on disc from brake pads (3.5.1g)

headlamps tarnished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,560 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 95,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,486 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,411 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 79,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 79,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,476 miles

CORROSION AND WEAR ON FRONT DISCS.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat in n/s/r seatbelt

Fail 25 Mar 2010 56,872 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat in n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,540 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,335 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Fail 14 Mar 2007 31,335 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,978 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 XRD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

DU03 XRD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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