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DV03 XOW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,232 mi
Last recorded98,232 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,194 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Jan 2018 92,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine turbo/none turbo (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water full (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,398 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 86,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,654 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust

Fail 26 Jan 2016 81,651 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,377 miles

front discs worn

Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

nsf tyre slightly fractured

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,711 miles

nearside front wheel rim damage

Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,071 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 XOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

DV03 XOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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