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DV03 VNH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,295 mi
Last recorded166,295 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 166,295 miles

battery poorly secured.

corrosion to coil springs.

corrosion to metal brake pipes at rear.

power steering rack damp.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 163,942 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 163,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 152,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 140,238 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut

Fail 29 May 2013 140,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 8 Jun 2012 126,923 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 126,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 110,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,300 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 95,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,598 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,598 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,338 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake travel high

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,141 miles

Nearside rear lamp unit slightly discoloured

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 VNH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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