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DV03 VWT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,226 mi
Last recorded80,226 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,226 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 80,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,845 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear brake pipes to rear hose corroded

Fluid leak from power steering rack unable to see where from

Play in ball joints on offside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 22 Feb 2016 76,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear brake pipes to rear hose corroded

Fluid leak from power steering rack unable to see where from

Play in ball joints on offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,237 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 72,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,865 miles

both passanger side tyres 9 years old and starting to perrish

neaside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,010 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

hand brake travel high

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 52,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

hand brake travel high

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,027 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front tyres wearing on edge

leak on steering

nsr light lens cracked

wiper blade split at end

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,425 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

leak on steering

nsr light lens cracked

wiper blade split at end

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 16 Sep 2008 29,974 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,380 miles

Corrosion on exhaust rear box

N/S headlamp aim just within limits

N/S/R lamp lens damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,222 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 VWT 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 VWT, 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 VWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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