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DV03 VCL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,499 mi
Last recorded125,499 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 125,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2017 125,498 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2015 112,495 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,241 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,803 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,953 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

mil light on

Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,482 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 71,482 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,094 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 64,094 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,244 miles

front brake discs are lipped and are discoloured on inner surface

offside front bottom drop link bush has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,610 miles

both rear tyres perished and few small splits

front brake pads appear to be getting low

near side front and off side rear tyres 3mm in places across cenre 3/4s

rear number plate starting to delaminate

windscreen washers could do with adjustment

Fail 10 Jul 2006 36,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front brake discs lipped

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,426 miles

front brake discs lipped

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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 VCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

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

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