MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen marked but not affecting drivers view
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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DV03 VLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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