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DV03 WFM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,678 mi
Last recorded103,678 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,678 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 102,958 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust missing (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Apr 2017 84,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged lower Center but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 20 May 2016 80,501 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 80,501 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not returning. (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 76,537 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 76,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,530 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,239 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 62,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

very slight lift in upper suspention mounts ( o/s and n/s front )

Fail 25 Jun 2011 48,638 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

very slight lift in upper suspention mounts ( o/s and n/s front )

Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,268 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,268 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,658 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 12,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,268 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 WFM 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 WFM, 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 WFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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