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DV03 NNL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,116 mi
Last recorded128,116 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 128,116 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit and nearside front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 128,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit and nearside front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 120,293 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 21 May 2020 115,084 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 115,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 108,292 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,710 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,710 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 84,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 84,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 77,921 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,921 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment O/S AND N/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,237 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 59,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,853 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 54,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,778 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,775 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,746 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 38,743 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,186 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 28,305 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 NNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NNL, 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 NNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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