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DV03 XSB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,525 mi
Last recorded193,525 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 193,525 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 193,419 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 183,054 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 182,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 182,640 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 182,631 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 182,121 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 182,121 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 181,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine area wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 181,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine area wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 180,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 173,265 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 173,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 159,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 147,383 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 147,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 133,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 133,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,940 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 122,911 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 108,575 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 108,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,494 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 101,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 95,624 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,550 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,979 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,630 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 XSB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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