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DU03 XRL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,935 mi
Last recorded100,935 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,935 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe {to rear hose}.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 100,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe {to rear hose}.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 119,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,587 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 84,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 66,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

appears to be no anti-freeze in coolant

Fail 5 Dec 2012 65,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

appears to be no anti-freeze in coolant

Pass 3 Dec 2011 61,645 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,782 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,366 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,903 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 45,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,306 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 XRL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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