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DV03 HDF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2015 234,924 miles

low effort from handbrake

slightly low effort from n/s/r foot brake

Fail 31 Oct 2015 234,924 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

low effort from handbrake

slightly low effort from n/s/r foot brake

Pass 1 Nov 2014 229,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 222,569 miles

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 212,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 202,007 miles

All four tyres slightly worn on edges.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer slightly corroded,(outer skin only).

Pass 16 Apr 2010 184,720 miles

Close to maximum emissions standards.

Rear silencer corroded, outer skin only

Slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Pass 15 Apr 2009 159,405 miles

Front wipers poor.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 159,405 miles

Front wipers poor.

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 134,737 miles

oil light flickers when idlieing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 102,272 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 102,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 74,534 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 HDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HDF, 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 HDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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