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DV03 VHZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,242 mi
Last recorded134,242 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 134,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 134,240 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system in complete (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush spring fouling against body (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off / missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,430 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 126,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked.. from load dispensing valve to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wipers stopping in drivers view of road (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,616 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 118,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front No plate damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,588 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 111,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,727 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,204 miles

OSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2012 98,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2011 91,972 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,185 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,182 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Charge light on

Horn insecure

PAS Intermitant

Slight play in both front link arms

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,096 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f and n/s/r tyers

Fail 2 Jun 2009 77,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advice keep eye on n/s/f and n/s/r tyers

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,228 miles

advice on rear number plate and keep eye on rear tyers

Fail 12 Jun 2007 60,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise keep eye on o/s/f tyre. adjust windscreen washers

Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,250 miles

advise keep eye on o/s/f tyre. adjust windscreen washers

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,716 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 VHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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