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DV03 VDF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,086 mi
Last recorded136,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 136,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 130,385 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 130,371 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 123,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 116,334 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,742 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 90,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 83,641 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,985 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 VDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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