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DV03 AHX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,230 mi
Last recorded105,230 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 105,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 103,937 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 84,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing outer edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,490 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 72,322 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,322 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 65,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,932 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,894 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,834 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 20,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bushes perishing

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on 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 AHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AHX, 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 AHX registered?

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

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