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DV03 VCA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,727 mi
Last recorded65,727 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,727 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 65,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,568 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,176 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 VCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCA, 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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What year was DV03 VCA registered?

DV03 VCA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DV03 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 VCA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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