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DV03 VJF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

mid/rear exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear windscreen wiper worn

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

mid/rear exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear windscreen wiper worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,153 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,938 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 61,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 89,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 67,977 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 VJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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