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DV03 VCJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,252 mi
Last recorded91,252 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 91,252 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 82,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 82,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,678 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,674 miles

Engine in limp mode

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,217 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking around treaded area

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,786 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treaded area

Fail 17 Sep 2015 55,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres cracking in treaded area

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,258 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres badly cracked but no cords shown

sill covers fitted

slight power steering leak from nearside of rack

Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres badly cracked but no cords shown

sill covers fitted

slight power steering leak from nearside of rack

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,670 miles

middle and rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2012 51,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

middle and rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,790 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Mar 2006 20,320 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 VCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

DV03 VCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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