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DV03 AFE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,650 mi
Last recorded90,650 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 AFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,650 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 90,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,731 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,728 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,064 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2012 66,064 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,488 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 49,274 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,274 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 36,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,716 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 23,716 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 AFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV03 AFE, 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 AFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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