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DV03 WJN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,577 mi
Last recorded131,577 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 WJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 131,577 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 131,577 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 129,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to front suspension subframe

Hand brake travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 125,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2020 125,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2019 118,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 118,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainx2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight misshape

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,842 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and slight misshape

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Lower coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 94,709 miles

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

play rack end o/s

Fail 6 May 2016 94,701 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

play rack end o/s

Pass 5 May 2015 86,547 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2015 86,547 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 78,284 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2013 69,976 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 69,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 62,242 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 62,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,945 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,605 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 13,429 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 13,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJN, 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 WJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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