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DV03 VBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,951 mi
Last recorded149,951 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 149,951 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 141,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 119,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 103,375 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,784 miles

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion first skin of exhaust splitting but not blowing at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2009 80,784 miles

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

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

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion first skin of exhaust splitting but not blowing at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,957 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 46,590 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 VBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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