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DV03 VMM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,187 mi
Last recorded184,187 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 184,187 miles

handbrake very tight

offside parking brake does not pull up as good as nearside recommend to have brake inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2015 178,971 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 167,293 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 167,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 147,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/front headlamp kickup slightly far to the left

Pass 21 Sep 2013 147,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/front headlamp kickup slightly far to the left

Pass 26 Sep 2012 132,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,359 miles

previous advisories apply test no 647519661261

Fail 26 Sep 2011 117,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front tyres worn edges

brake servo pipe jubilee cliped wraped in tape

Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,767 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 97,767 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,686 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,313 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,580 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 51,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,798 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 VMM 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 64.7%.

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

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