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DV03 VXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,428 mi
Last recorded80,428 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,428 miles

play osf link nsr tyre engine smoking

some body damage

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,966 miles

rear silencer poor front bumper damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

body damage n/s

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,685 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,683 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2009 48,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 41,702 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,943 miles
Pass 5 May 2006

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 VXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

DV03 VXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is DV03 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 VXG 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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