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DV03 VMT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,647 mi
Last recorded156,647 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 156,647 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 156,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 155,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 155,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 154,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 154,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 153,014 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 151,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 149,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 149,493 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 147,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 144,943 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front number plate missing a slight part of a letter but not likely to be misread

has a oil leak

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2016 144,943 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front number plate missing a slight part of a letter but not likely to be misread

has a oil leak

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on edges

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

child seat fitted nearside rear

rear joint on exhaust is corroded and exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2015 142,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

child seat fitted nearside rear

rear joint on exhaust is corroded and exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 139,524 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2013 137,016 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2013 137,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2012 133,321 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 133,321 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both ignition keys faulty and falling apart

brake fluid low

nail in n/s rear tyre

small blow from rear exhaust also deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2011 128,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 128,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 124,520 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 124,520 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust joint deteriorating with corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2009 120,392 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 120,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 115,278 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 115,278 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fluid leak from engine bay area

handbrake operation stiff

offside front tyre

rear exhaust joint

Pass 1 Jun 2007 109,650 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant bottle empty

Pass 14 Jun 2006 94,429 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 VMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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