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DV03 VBG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,124 mi
Last recorded120,124 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 120,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes going in and coming out of limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked in tread

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2020 120,121 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes going in and coming out of limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,940 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,935 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 103,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,456 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 89,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 75,304 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges almost through to the cords 195/60/15 88H

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 75,304 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges almost through to the cords 195/60/15 88H

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,722 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,530 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 45,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,928 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,491 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 VBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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