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DV03 OCP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,030 mi
Last recorded122,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 OCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 122,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

minimum required parking brake efficiency only just met

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear service brake efficiency slightly low

Fail 14 Jul 2022 122,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

minimum required parking brake efficiency only just met

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear service brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,712 miles

all fixed metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2021 120,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

all fixed metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,938 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 118,040 miles

all fixed metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 118,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all fixed metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front tyre perishing/fine cracks developing

slight corrosion to all fixed metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,782 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded resulting in slightly reduced light output

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

Slight corrosion developing to all fixed metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2016 113,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling (7.1.2)

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

Slight corrosion to all fixed metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,922 miles

Front-to-rear and rear brake pipes slightly corrorded

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Working surfaces of rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,765 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2013 100,765 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,848 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 86,848 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,759 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 78,759 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,918 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 61,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,322 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 48,985 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

back box heavily coroded

Pass 31 May 2007 48,985 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

back box heavily coroded

Pass 18 May 2006 34,345 miles

back box heavily coroded

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 OCP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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