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DV03 VXY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,495 mi
Last recorded127,495 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 127,495 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

slight movement in offside front top mount

Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,944 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2017 119,942 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted n/s resr

not able to check outer sill

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,914 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

not able to check outer sills

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,914 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

not able to check outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

not able to check outer sills

o/s and n/s front tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2014 89,909 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Mar 2013 82,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,464 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,362 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,362 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,684 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 74,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,330 miles

cut in osf tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2009 56,330 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in osf tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,953 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,944 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 VXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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