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DV03 XRN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020
Fail 11 Nov 2020

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2019

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 166,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016
Pass 29 Oct 2015 150,787 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 150,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 143,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 143,016 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,087 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 130,087 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 115,019 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2012 115,019 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2011 108,856 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 108,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 84,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 79,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,565 miles

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 XRN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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