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DV03 VMZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,286 mi
Last recorded121,286 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 121,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box incomplete and separated from pipe and front flex blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade edge missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,530 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides cracking / perishing but no play (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borh headlamp lenses weathered (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamp lenses slight deteriorated / some brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 100,285 miles

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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamp lenses slight deteriorated / some brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from rear bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,998 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,237 miles

Slight wear in front discs

Travel in hand brake lever

Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s+o/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s+o/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,129 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 32,129 miles

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)

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 VMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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