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DU03 XXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,271 mi
Last recorded200,271 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 200,271 miles

Both front shock absorbers ability to damp is reduced

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Wipers wont park

Fail 19 Mar 2014 200,271 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front shock absorbers ability to damp is reduced

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Wipers wont park

Pass 13 Mar 2013 190,321 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads worn

slight play f/n/s drop link

Pass 14 Mar 2012 182,946 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 182,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 171,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 171,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 165,414 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 153,752 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 153,752 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 139,077 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 139,077 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Play felt in steering tie rods

Pass 27 Feb 2007 111,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 86,901 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 XXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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