CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV03 VLD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,174 mi
Last recorded128,174 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 128,174 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 128,166 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 122,427 miles

Front undertray fitted not allowing inspection of front subframe

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 122,422 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when turn on turns on brake lights (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front undertray fitted not allowing inspection of front subframe

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 121,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

back box outer skin peeling

Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,771 miles

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

windscreen marked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 19 Aug 2015 113,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

windscreen marked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,766 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

back box deteriorating and minor blow

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both strut tops noisy

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

back box deteriorating and minor blow

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both strut tops noisy

offside rer tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,193 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2013 81,192 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,955 miles

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

Fluid leak from the O/S Driveshaft seal.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer shielding of the rear silencer is deteriating and detatching.

Small area of pitting on the inner face of the front discs

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,560 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,439 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2011 71,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 52,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 40,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,988 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV03 VLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV03 VLD?

You can check the full history of DV03 VLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV03 VLD registered?

DV03 VLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DV03 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 VLD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV03 VLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV03 VLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.