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DV03 VNN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,857 mi
Last recorded156,857 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 156,857 miles

action of nearside front seat belt locking stalk

buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

condition of front bumper

condition of headlight unit nearside

condition of nearside rear light unit

nearside sill cover missing

repairs to front end

rust and grease on brake pipes

slight blow and repair front exhaust

Fail 7 Sep 2016 156,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

action of nearside front seat belt locking stalk

buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

condition of front bumper

condition of headlight unit nearside

condition of nearside rear light unit

nearside sill cover missing

repairs to front end

rust and grease on brake pipes

slight blow and repair front exhaust

very heavy cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 146,874 miles

repairs to front end

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

condition of nearside rear light unit

heavy cracking to nearside rear tyre

heavy rust on mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2014 138,885 miles

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

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

repairs to front end

rust on brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2014 138,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

repairs to front end

rust on brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,235 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident repairs to front end

condition of exhaust system

condition of nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,904 miles

accident repairs to front end

condition of front brake discs

condition of front number plate

heavy rust in rear exhaust

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight unbalance on rear brakes (nearside lower)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 106,701 miles

condition of front number plate

front end accident repairs

offside door mirror cover missing

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2010 96,818 miles

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

accident repairs to front end

both front underwing covers lose

condition of front number plate

condition of offside door mirror

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 8 Sep 2010 96,796 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

accident repairs to front end

both front underwing covers lose

condition of front number plate

condition of offside door mirror

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn bald in inner edges (raised tread not testable)

repairs to front end

wheels odd

Fail 2 Sep 2009 84,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn off on inner edge

repairs to front end

wheels odd

Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,688 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

condition of nearside headlight

repairs to front end

Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,620 miles

accident repairs to front end and offside chassis

condition of fuel tank

crack in nearside headlight

Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,090 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 42,090 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 VNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 VNN, 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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What year was DV03 VNN registered?

DV03 VNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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