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DV03 AEL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,167 mi
Last recorded140,167 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 AEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 140,167 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE WEARING INNER EDGE (3MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 131,883 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective pins loose (8.4.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

Horn control insecure offside braket (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 128,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 123,688 miles

Fuel filter corroding

Near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2014 118,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2013 111,180 miles

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 6 Nov 2013 111,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2012 103,836 miles

slight wear in n/s o/s front anti roll bar links low tread on o/s front tyre wear in front top sus mountings

Pass 5 Oct 2011 98,701 miles

slight wera in o/s n/s front anti roll links slight wear in o/s n/s front top sus mountings

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,291 miles

low tread on n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,239 miles

front brake pads low slight wear in o/s n/s front top suspetion mountings

Pass 23 Sep 2008 79,853 miles

rear silencer box weak slight wearin n/s front top suspention leg

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,880 miles

0/S/R TYRE ON 2mms OF TREAD

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED ( PERFORMANCE OK )

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,873 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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DV03 AEL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DV03 AEL, 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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DV03 AEL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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