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DV03 HFL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,879 mi
Last recorded174,879 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 174,879 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 174,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 172,957 miles

headlamp lenses frosted and beam pattern weak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 172,957 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp lenses frosted and beam pattern weak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 165,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 155,907 miles

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

front gearbox/engine mount worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 147,193 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

osf tyre low and bald inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 139,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 124,517 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 124,516 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear centre lap belt wont extend

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,160 miles

o/s fog light bulb incorrect bulb fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2008 97,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

battery light on dash

o/s fog light bulb incorrect bulb fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2007 83,539 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,873 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 HFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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