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DV03 VFH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,290 mi
Last recorded110,290 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 110,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 110,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,973 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,973 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 80,969 miles

Backbox rubber mount missing

Nearside rear shaock damp

Slight play in both sides front link rod ball joints

Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,704 miles

Cooling rad leaking

Exhaust backbox rubber missing

Front brake pads worn

Near side rear brake pipe(Comp. to flexi) corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2012 75,704 miles

Cooling rad leaking

Exhaust backbox rubber missing

Front brake pads worn

Near side rear brake pipe(Comp. to flexi) corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,433 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,693 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,480 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,811 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,902 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 VFH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

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

Is DV03 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 VFH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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