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DV03 NJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,561 mi
Last recorded64,561 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 NJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,561 miles

Engine management light on

front engine mount bushing slightly perishing.

slight oil leak around engine area.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box section (7.1.1)

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

front engine mount bushing slightly perishing.

slight oil leak around engine area.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 61,511 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 58,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,494 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 50,355 miles

engine management light on.

oil leaks.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,220 miles

Oil leak

engine man/light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2011 46,220 miles

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

Oil leak

engine man/light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2010 42,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,982 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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