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DU03 XRP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

117,364 mi
Last recorded117,364 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 117,364 miles

unable to check outer sills properly covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 117,361 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable to check outer sills properly covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,636 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 110,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,300 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flexi hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,653 miles

n/s o/s head lamp aim just showing image

Fail 5 Mar 2018 95,228 miles

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

n/s o/s head lamp aim just showing image

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,954 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,430 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

misting of oil to steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,430 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

misting of oil to steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2016 70,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,434 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,047 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 44,996 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 39,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,655 miles

light wiper scuffs to front screen

Fail 13 Feb 2012 35,643 miles

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

light wiper scuffs to front screen

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,045 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE SPLIT AND PERRISHED BUT NO PLYS OR CORDS SHOWING

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 31,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE SPLIT AND PERRISHED BUT NO PLYS OR CORDS SHOWING

BRAKE SERVICE

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

brake service

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 11 Feb 2010 27,861 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

brake service

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,944 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,659 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,559 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 XRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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