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DV03 WHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,279 mi
Last recorded95,279 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,279 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front sections of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

handbrake pulls up high

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,779 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,811 miles

headlight aim poor image

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,591 miles

o/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,645 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 67,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,872 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,377 miles

exhaust b/box badly corrodded

h/brake has alot of travel

rear wiper split

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 WHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WHJ, 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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What year was DV03 WHJ registered?

DV03 WHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DV03 WHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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