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DV03 SGX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,253 mi
Last recorded110,253 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 110,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT-REAR +N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 110,247 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT-REAR +N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,989 miles

on road test noise coming from offside front brake as though back plate fowling disc

Fail 3 Oct 2015 95,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located fowling inner wing (2.4.C.2)

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

on road test noise coming from offside front brake as though back plate fowling disc

Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,099 miles

bonnet saftey catch siezed

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,376 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,723 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing, tread cracking.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,534 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres perishing, tread cracking.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,994 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,653 miles

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

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 SGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGX, 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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What year was DV03 SGX registered?

DV03 SGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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