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DU03 XRH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,617 mi
Last recorded126,617 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 126,617 miles

Offside headlamp internal damage

Pass 16 Jun 2025 122,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,695 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 122,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 122,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,968 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 120,968 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 119,780 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 119,780 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,502 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust condition poor

Pass 2 Apr 2013 109,754 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,497 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 89,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 75,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,531 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,855 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 XRH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

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

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