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DV03 VPA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,081 mi
Last recorded146,081 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 146,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 142,984 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 142,984 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 131,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,662 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,590 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,223 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

DV03 VPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DV03 VPA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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