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DV03 OAL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

214,915 mi
Last recorded214,915 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 OAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 214,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 178,195 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 178,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested excessive readings and black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner road wheel has been welded

Offside Rear Inner shoulder of tyre worn smooth

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2018 164,531 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 164,461 miles

Emissions not tested emmisions not carried out due to major leak at rear section (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust insecure and blowing at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 137,872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 134,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 124,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge.

Fail 31 May 2014 124,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge.

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 124,169 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2013 124,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2012 122,555 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2012 122,553 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2011 116,200 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside handbrake cable slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 116,200 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside handbrake cable slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,834 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 113,834 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,092 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 110,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 103,348 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 103,343 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 86,345 miles

f/number plate cracded

n/s/f tyre low 2mm

Fail 26 May 2006 60,891 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil level low

Pass 26 May 2006 60,891 miles

Front number plate damaged

Oil level low

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 OAL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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