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DV03 VHC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2020

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested os ns (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced os ns fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019
Fail 10 Dec 2019

Coil spring fractured or broken OS NS REAR OS FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced os ns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 119,956 miles

OS REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS ON INNER WALL REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS REAR COMPARTMENT LOADED

os ns front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 20 Dec 2018 119,954 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced OS NS (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OS REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS ON INNER WALL REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS REAR COMPARTMENT LOADED

os ns front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 2 Nov 2018 119,463 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective dirty/misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective dirty/misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre very heavy inner/outer treads wear

o/s/f tyre very heavy inner/outer treads wear

o/s/r tyre very heavy outer treads wear

under trays fitted obscuring some componets under engine

Pass 27 Oct 2017 110,008 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 109,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,889 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 104,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,575 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,736 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,728 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,594 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,061 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 55,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,897 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 42,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

temporary interior rear view mirror fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,259 miles

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

Tyre size 195/60 HR 15

Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,423 miles

both front tyres 1.6 - 2mm

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 VHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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