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DV03 VBL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,125 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear upper both sides (1.1.11 (c))

play inner steering arms

Fail 24 Jun 2019 114,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear upper both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure coil spring not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

play inner steering arms

Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,104 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear alloy damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2018 104,033 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear alloy damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,997 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s trailing arm bush cracked

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 98,930 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement compensator (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s trailing arm bush cracked

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,024 miles

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

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

both rear axel bushes have slight play

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front headlamps slightly deteriorated

oil leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2016 94,024 miles

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

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

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

both rear axel bushes have slight play

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front headlamps slightly deteriorated

oil leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,896 miles

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

o/s rear tyre signs of cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,958 miles

rear brakes greased over

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 70,316 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion started on n.s rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,738 miles

low reading onn/s hand brake very slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,237 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 59,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

wear on front brake discs low tread on n/s rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2009 51,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,018 miles

inner edge wear on o/s front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,011 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 VBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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