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DV03 OCK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,041 mi
Last recorded141,041 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 OCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 141,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner & outer sills corroded

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

all coil springs corroded

front headlight deteriorated

rear axle bushs deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2020 136,839 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded

both front top shock absorbers mounts worn

headlights front deteriorated

outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,846 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 10 Oct 2019 132,846 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

brake pipes corroded allround

corrosion on coil springs

fuel filter corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 126,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

brake pipes corroded allround

corrosion on coil springs

fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,440 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 119,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,416 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 111,416 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 93,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 84,510 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 84,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 79,728 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 79,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 72,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 64,440 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

PLastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 12 May 2008 31,740 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 15,080 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,171 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 OCK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OCK, 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 OCK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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