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DV03 HGU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,169 mi
Last recorded177,169 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 177,169 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2013 17,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2012 153,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 130,992 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 130,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,282 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 107,282 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 82,070 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,561 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 53,468 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

largeundertray fitted restricting inspection of steering and drive components

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 18 May 2007 53,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

largeundertray fitted restricting inspection of steering and drive components

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,974 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 HGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

DV03 HGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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