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DV03 XPY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,675 mi
Last recorded181,675 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 181,675 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenes fading

Pass 16 May 2018 166,478 miles

all metal brake pipes rusty

exhaust very rusty and weak

front brake discs worn

front tyres low on edges

headlights faded

rear chassis and floor rusty

Pass 11 May 2017 155,524 miles

both headlights faded

exhaust very rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 May 2017 155,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

both headlights faded

exhaust very rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 May 2016 141,638 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 132,340 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 122,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 101,463 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2012 93,150 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 93,150 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 85,553 miles

both front wiper blades torn

Fail 16 May 2011 85,553 miles

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

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 21 May 2010 77,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,625 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2008 65,402 miles

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 25 May 2007 51,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,397 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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 XPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

DV03 XPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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