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DV03 NFT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,632 mi
Last recorded159,632 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 NFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 159,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 159,588 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

SLIGHT LEAK ON EXHAUST

Pass 9 Nov 2017 157,678 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 148,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 145,976 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 144,917 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 143,279 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 133,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 126,264 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 108,179 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 108,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,418 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 82,273 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 82,273 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,106 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 80,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 NFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NFT, 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 NFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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