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DV03 VMC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,341 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 117,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,730 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 107,715 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 103,183 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions reading:2.27 1/m, service brake efficiency 65%, parking brake efficiency 22%

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15, rear tyres & n/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn, o/s front tyre & spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn

no tow bar fitted, front seat belts a bit slow to return,slight wear on front brake discs,

o/s rear tyre has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,n/s front tyre inner edge wearing

rear silencer box outer cover/skin corroding away, rear flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine and gear box, o/s rear outer wheel arch corroding,underbody slight rust in places

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,564 miles

emissions reading: 1.83 1/m, service brake efficiency 72%,parking brake efficiency 23%

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15,n/s rear & o/s front tyres approx 10% worn

metal rimmed spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,no tow bar fitted at time of test

n/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn & inner edges wearing

o/s front flexible brake hose metal end rusty advise to replace

o/s rear outer wheel arch corroding,underbody rusty in places

o/s rear tyre approx 10% worn & has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted

rear silencer box outer cover/skin corroding away,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

slight wear on front brake discs & inner faces scoured, front brake pads approx 25% worn

vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine and gear box

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

emissions reading:1.81 1/m, service brake efficiency 68%, parking brake efficiency 21%. o/s & n/s front tortion bar has movement.

flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty, rear silencer box outer skin/cover corroding away,front suspension bottom link arms rusty,underbody slight rust in places

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15,n/s front tyre approx 10% worn,n/s rear tyre new,o/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn & has outer on the outer wall correctly fitted,o/s rear tyre approx 10% worn & has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted.

metal rimmed spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,very slight wear on front brake discs and inner faces slightly scoured,front brake pads approx 20% worn,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

emissions reading:1.95 1/m, service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficiency 22%, rear brakes adjust,handbrake out of balance.

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15,n/s front tyre approx 10% worn & has a slight cut in rubber,n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 1/3 worn,o/s front part worn tyre approx 1/3 worn & has outer marked on outer wall correctly fitted.

metal rimmed spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,no tow bar fitted at time of test,rear wiper blade rubber splitting along bottom end,front brake pads approx 10% worn.

underbody slight rust in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty, rear silencer box outer skin/cover corroding away.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

emissions reading:2.85 1/m, service brake efficiency 61%, parking brake efficiency 17%.

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15,front tyres & n/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn,o/s rear tyre & metal rimmed spare wheel tyre approx 10% worn,front tyres inner edges wearing.

underbody slight rust in places,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,rear silencer box outer cover corroding away,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,018 miles

emissions reading:2.96 1/m, rear brakes adjust,service brake efficiency 63%,parking brake efficiency 19%

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15 & all approx 10% worn,metal rimmed spare wheel tyre as new.

slight rust underbody in places,rear silencer box outer cover corroding away,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,391 miles

emissions reading:0.28 1/m,service brake efficiency 61%,parking brake efficiency 18%

flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,exhaust pipes rusty,rear silencer box outer cover corroding.

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15.n/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,o/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn,n/s rear tyre approx 10% worn (spare wheel fitted).

o/s rear tyre approx 10% & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine & gear box,slight rust underbody in places

Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,698 miles

emissions reading:0.46 1/m,service brake efficiency 65%,parking brake efficiency 19%

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15,front tyres approx 25% worn,rear tyres as new & have rotation marked on outer walls correctly fitted,spare wheel tyre approx 1/3 worn.

vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine & gear box,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,rear silencer box bottom part of outer cover corroding.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,326 miles

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

emissions reading: 1.00 1/m,service brake efficiency 66%, parking brake efficiency 20%, rear brakes adjust

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15,front tyres approx 3/4 worn,rear tyres will soon require change,spare wheel tyre approx 25% worn,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,253 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency 73%,handbrake efficiency 22%.Emissions reading:02.16 1/m

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15,front tyres approx 1/3 worn, rear tyres approx 3/4 worn. large cover covering underside of engine.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,363 miles

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

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

front tyres inner edges wearing a bit †front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15 †large cover covering underside of engine †rear brakes adjust †emissions reading:01.28 1/m

Fail 8 Feb 2007 34,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres inner edges wearing a bit †front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15 †large cover covering underside of engine †rear brakes adjust †emissions reading:01.28 1/m

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,615 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

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DV03 VMC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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