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DV03 VEP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,777 mi
Last recorded148,777 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 148,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

SMALL STONE CHIP IN MIDDLE OF SCREEN

Fail 31 Mar 2023 148,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

SMALL STONE CHIP IN MIDDLE OF SCREEN

Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,530 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BOOT SLIGHTLY SPLIT.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING RACK.

Fail 25 Mar 2022 136,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BOOT SLIGHTLY SPLIT.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING RACK.

Pass 20 Mar 2021 117,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 115,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,712 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 106,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,309 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 104,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 101,539 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,152 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 97,147 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 91,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,139 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,707 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 84,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,524 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,940 miles

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

offside rear tyre casolated

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,485 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,357 miles

front brakes pull to nearside 23%

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 VEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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