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DU03 XVD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,181 mi
Last recorded129,181 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,181 miles

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

engine light on dash

Fail 6 Aug 2016 129,163 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

engine light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

front number plate

Fail 4 Aug 2015 115,217 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

front number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,573 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 108,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,627 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 99,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Offside Front Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,558 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 90,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 86,380 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,834 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,104 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 42,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,316 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 XVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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