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DV03 TTY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,513 mi
Last recorded142,513 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 142,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2019 142,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2018 131,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 128,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,981 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 123,980 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of centre ( both) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,848 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 118,822 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,923 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 111,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 107,683 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe no signs of any leaks at time of test

heavy surface corrosion on rear brake pipes on the nearside of the vehicle no signs of any leaks at time of test

n/s/f brake pipe has heavy surface corrosion no signs of any leaks at time of test

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition/ corroded

weak beam image/pattern in both headlamps

Pass 2 Nov 2013 107,683 miles

heavy surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe no signs of any leaks at time of test

heavy surface corrosion on rear brake pipes on the nearside of the vehicle no signs of any leaks at time of test

n/s/f brake pipe has heavy surface corrosion no signs of any leaks at time of test

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition/ corroded

weak beam image/pattern in both headlamps

Pass 24 Nov 2012 101,065 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 100,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 91,369 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,415 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,424 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 52,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,407 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 46,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,162 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 35,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DV03 TTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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