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DV03 VDE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,668 mi
Last recorded69,668 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 69,668 miles

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

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

advise centre rear and rear exhaust box slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,961 miles

advise rear exhaust deteriated/ box

advise two main brake pipes/corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,956 miles

Advise Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Advise rear section of exhaust is deteriorated but is not blowing.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Flexy brake hose ferrule.

Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipe.

Fail 31 May 2011 59,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Advise Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Advise rear section of exhaust is deteriorated but is not blowing.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/F Flexy brake hose ferrule.

Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipe.

Pass 14 May 2010 55,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 49,842 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 49,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 43,804 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,127 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,795 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 VDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

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

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