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DV03 HHZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,384 mi
Last recorded157,384 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 157,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 155,637 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 152,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 147,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 144,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 143,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 143,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 140,472 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 134,577 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 134,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 130,121 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 130,049 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 126,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,453 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 114,298 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 114,298 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,087 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,890 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,821 miles

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

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

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 HHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHZ, 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 HHZ registered?

DV03 HHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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