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DU03 XWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,074 mi
Last recorded76,074 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at frond corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at frond corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes front section (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,653 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 71,634 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,012 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable snapped (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,624 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 30 Mar 2015 51,624 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,365 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 43,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,305 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 41,305 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,893 miles

advise signs of corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,356 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,694 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,406 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 25,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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