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DV03 WAU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,149 mi
Last recorded78,149 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 64,100 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 64,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn inside edge

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 60,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 May 2017 60,428 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2016 56,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2015 52,915 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 May 2012 39,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2011 36,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,836 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,124 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,294 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 WAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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