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DV03 VXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,373 mi
Last recorded116,373 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 116,373 miles

exhaust back box has slight blow

minor play o/s drop link

n/s/r spring corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusting

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 114,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusting

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,737 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 105,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,417 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2014 97,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,954 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 89,954 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 81,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 74,081 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 74,081 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 64,268 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2010 64,268 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 55,391 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 55,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,975 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 VXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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