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DV03 VDM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,338 mi
Last recorded119,338 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 119,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 110,339 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,839 miles

both front discs pitted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 88,839 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front discs pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,551 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 68,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,271 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2006 34,349 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 VDM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

DV03 VDM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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