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DV03 VBB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,795 mi
Last recorded103,795 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm upper ball joint dust cover has small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running left to right corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 103,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm upper ball joint dust cover has small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running left to right corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,304 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,562 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,096 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,374 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,592 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,758 miles

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

both outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,742 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,548 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,804 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 VBB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 VBB, 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 VBB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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