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DV03 TPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,112 mi
Last recorded157,112 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 TPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 157,112 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s o\s front antiroll links dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 150,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 150,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre shoulder worn. Tyre wall slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill slight damage (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seats different colour fitted

abs & esp lights reset

Coolant- expansion tank cap missing.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 150,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre shoulder worn. Tyre wall slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill slight damage (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant- expansion tank cap missing.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 140,862 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 140,862 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 132,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 118,676 miles

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

bothside front inner brake discs edges rusting

Pass 18 Jul 2012 116,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 109,103 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,116 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak from oil pressure switch

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 29 Jul 2010 104,115 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak from oil pressure switch

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,587 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,681 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 16 Apr 2008 73,681 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,660 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 TPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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