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DV03 VCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,717 mi
Last recorded117,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears across axle near tank and nsf near chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 110,435 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021
Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,866 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 85,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,207 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,194 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 61,997 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 61,997 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGER BROKEN (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,248 miles

both front anti roll bar link rods showing slight play

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,316 miles

ns non obligatory mirror cracked

ns tyre worn on shoulders and close to ware markers approx 3mm

rear exhaust detriated

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,467 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,216 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked

rear box outter skin corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 31,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,297 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 VCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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