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DV03 VMW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,845 mi
Last recorded87,845 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,845 miles

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

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

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

slight blow on rear exhaust joint/ corroded at joint.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,845 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

slight blow on rear exhaust joint/ corroded at joint.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 81,856 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 81,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,762 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 72,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,860 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT STILL READABLE

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 62,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT STILL READABLE

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,903 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,547 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 VMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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