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DV03 VNC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,626 mi
Last recorded94,626 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 94,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 10 May 2017 94,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 May 2016 85,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 85,629 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,848 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,475 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,852 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 60,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,639 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 54,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,919 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 VNC 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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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