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DV03 WLJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,098 mi
Last recorded65,098 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,752 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper attachment slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 51,211 miles

one of exhaust rear silencer mountings missing

slight wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,924 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 50,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,897 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,467 miles

both front indicators fading

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

slight wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link joints

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,886 miles

colour both front indicators

corrosion both front brake pipes

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f upright anti roll bar links

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,274 miles

slight wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link joints

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,413 miles

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

Small nail in N/S/R tyre center tread area

Fail 9 Dec 2013 47,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small nail in N/S/R tyre center tread area

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,494 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,332 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,494 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,895 miles

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

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 32,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

disc pads approx 60percent worn

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,225 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 19,225 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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