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DV03 VFC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,613 mi
Last recorded101,613 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,613 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 101,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 90,279 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Some corrosion through out underside of vehicle , none excessive enough to fail

Tow bar corroded,but not excessive enough to fail

Fail 23 Nov 2018 90,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bushes perished cracked

Both rear brake ferrels corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various underbody and component corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill is holed within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bushes perished cracked

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,798 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 75,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes, and both rear pipes from bias valve to flexi excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front flashers (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlamp lens have distorted beam patterns (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake dragging slightly when turned by hand, not affecting handling or steering

Offside mirror cover missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rears corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both sides rear axle mounting bushes worn.

offside rear shock absorber has reduced damping.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 67,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,946 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,137 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 59,137 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,469 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,054 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,672 miles

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

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 VFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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