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DV03 XPT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,670 mi
Last recorded119,670 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,670 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

wiper switch not putting the wipers back in the park postion

Fail 18 Nov 2013 119,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wheel arch liners missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front bumper is damaged

rear nearside tyre has deteriorate on the inner wall

rear offside handbrake readings low

wiper switch not putting the wipers back in the park postion

Pass 2 Nov 2012 104,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 104,137 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,734 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 87,734 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,566 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,869 miles

both front seatbelts very slight fluffing on edges

both front tyres on 1-4mm & wearing on both inner edges

nearside front wing mirror casing not fully secure

oil leak at engine bay

rear number plate light came on when tapped

strong advise offside front inner headlight not fully secure

Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seatbelts very slight fluffing on edges

both front tyres on 1-4mm & wearing on both inner edges

nearside front wing mirror casing not fully secure

oil leak at engine bay

rear number plate light came on when tapped

strong advise offside front inner headlight not fully secure

Fail 7 Aug 2008 62,558 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre mirror cracket

rear bumper dented

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,558 miles

centre mirror cracket

rear bumper dented

Fail 9 Aug 2007 53,176 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,176 miles

wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,819 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 40,819 miles

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

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

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

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 XPT 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 53.3%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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