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DV03 VHP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,940 mi
Last recorded106,940 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,940 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and / OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of front (5.2.3 (e))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 106,940 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and / OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of front (5.2.3 (e))

general body under sill minor corrosion

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,876 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 96,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,406 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 84,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,580 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 57,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,795 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,295 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 VHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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