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DV03 AHZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,880 mi
Last recorded105,880 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 105,880 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 100,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 100,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,202 miles

Exhaust centre and rear section corroded

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 94,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light on

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,231 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer box slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,231 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer box slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,418 miles

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

engine man/light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,418 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine man/light on

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,670 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 48,530 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,427 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,667 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 14,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 AHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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