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DV03 XOR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,004 mi
Last recorded190,004 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 190,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears + o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 183,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Sections of brake pipe covered in copper grease

Fail 27 Aug 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 157,276 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 144,373 miles

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

suspension lowered

Fail 15 May 2013 144,292 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

suspension lowered

Pass 16 May 2012 41,092 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

side sill and rear bumper slight damage

Fail 10 Mar 2011 138,556 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 138,556 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 134,834 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 134,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 128,098 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 102,220 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,289 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 XOR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOR, 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 XOR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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