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DV03 AHL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,871 mi
Last recorded72,871 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2017 70,765 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,381 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 66,381 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 62,029 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 54,464 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 45,090 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

unable to check centre rear belt

Fail 9 May 2013 45,090 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

unable to check centre rear belt

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,665 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

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 AHL 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 81.3%.

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 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 AHL, 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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What year was DV03 AHL registered?

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

Is DV03 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 AHL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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