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DV03 VJA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,690 mi
Last recorded102,690 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 102,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing split ,protruding sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,065 miles

engine light on dash

o/s front drop link slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,587 miles

Front front discs worn

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

Nearside Front tyre age cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking in tread

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

Offside Front tyre age cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre age cracking in tread

Fail 4 Jul 2016 78,587 miles

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

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

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

Front front discs worn

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

Nearside Front tyre age cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking in tread

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

Offside Front tyre age cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre age cracking in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2015 71,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,986 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 54,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,697 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,358 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 43,353 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 31,547 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,547 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,844 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,910 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 VJA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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