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DV03 HMF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Electric 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,380 mi
Last recorded134,380 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 134,380 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2013 134,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2012 106,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 May 2012 106,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2011 89,395 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,129 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 65,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

play in o/s/f antiroll bar link.

rear tyres deteriorating and close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,066 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 52,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,059 miles

advise:pitting to inner face of nearside front brake disc

advise:slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 24 Aug 2007 15,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise:pitting to inner face of nearside front brake disc

advise:slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 15 May 2006 12,402 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 12,402 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 12,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 HMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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