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DV03 WCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 WCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,956 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,181 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,180 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside main feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,585 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside main feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front subframe slightly corroded

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

Nearside Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,855 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 69,854 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front wiper blade split,advise replacement

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,720 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 65,720 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,175 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system has corrosion on the join from the middle pipe to back box ADVISE.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,541 miles

Fuel filter corroded. Advise to get changed.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 47,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,838 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,900 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,136 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,670 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 WCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WCX, 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 WCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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