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DV03 VNF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,719 mi
Last recorded111,719 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 111,719 miles

GENERAL RUST TO REAR AXLE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 107,509 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,777 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle/chassis light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,315 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,049 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,911 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 81,911 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 81,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,717 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,456 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 70,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,744 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 64,744 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 59,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,183 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 52,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,999 miles

plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2009 51,999 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,780 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,126 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 VNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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