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DV03 VLP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,804 mi
Last recorded128,804 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 128,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

both rear outer axle bushes worn

Fail 1 Jul 2019 128,804 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

both rear outer axle bushes worn

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,728 miles

oil leak slightly from engine oil switch

Fail 29 Jun 2018 125,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 besides fuel tank near side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

engine warning light came on during mot but went of

oil leak slightly from engine oil switch

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,127 miles

engine oil light flashing also slight oil leak from oil switch.

engine warning light on dash

Fail 31 May 2017 120,067 miles

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

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

engine oil light flashing also slight oil leak from oil switch.

engine warning light on dash

Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,418 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp rusted

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 108,890 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 108,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 103,127 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 103,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 97,251 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 97,251 miles

Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 91,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 84,760 miles

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 20 May 2010 77,083 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 77,083 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 69,884 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 63,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,529 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 VLP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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