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DU03 XVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,318 mi
Last recorded160,318 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 160,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 150,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 142,234 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 132,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,429 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 123,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,185 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 113,185 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front discs pitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Mar 2010 101,316 miles

exhurst system corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2010 101,316 miles

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

exhurst system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,538 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded.

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 72,733 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 72,733 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 56,077 miles

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

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

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

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 XVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

DU03 XVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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