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DV03 HKC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,333 mi
Last recorded198,333 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 198,333 miles

Damage to n/s/r of vehicle

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 194,199 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Feb 2017 184,414 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 184,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 179,061 miles

Rear silencer bracket corroded and broken

Fail 1 Mar 2016 179,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer bracket corroded and broken

Pass 20 Apr 2015 175,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 174,364 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 174,364 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 160,936 miles

rear exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 146,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 132,865 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 110,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlamp patterns poor

Fail 26 Jun 2009 110,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres wearing edges

n/s/r light lens cracked

wipers poor

Fail 1 Jul 2008 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres wearing edges

n/s/r light lens cracked

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,592 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 HKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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